This bill increases the punishment for repeat simple assault offenses. Under current law, a third simple assault conviction within 10 years is a Class 6 felony, but this bill makes it a Class 5 felony, and raises a fifth or subsequent offense from Class 5 to Class 4 felony. The change makes repeat assault offenders face stricter felony penalties.
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Signed by the Governor H.J. 570
Signed by the President S.J. 470
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 547
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 541
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 8. S.J. 442
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 365
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 26. H.J. 423
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 423
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5. H.J. 1
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 109
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
V. J. Smith
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended