83(R) HB 705 - Enrolled version (original) (raw)

AN ACT

relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for

purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault

committed against a person providing services in that capacity.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 22.01(e)(1), Penal Code, is amended to

read as follows:

(1) "Emergency services personnel" includes

firefighters, emergency medical services personnel as defined by

Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code, emergency room personnel,

and other individuals who, in the course and scope of employment or

as a volunteer, provide services for the benefit of the general

public during emergency situations.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.

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President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.B. No. 705 was passed by the House on May 9,

2013, by the following vote: Yeas 139, Nays 0, 2 present, not

voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.B. No. 705 was passed by the Senate on May

21, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: _____________________

Date

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Governor