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HB 17: Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

GENERAL BILL by Baker

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Revises prohibition on use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; provides for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revises provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers & other personnel; revises provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; increases level on offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers & other specified personnel.

Effective Date: 10/1/2026
Last Action: 9/15/2025 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/15/2025 House • Filed