LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6704 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 3, 2025
BILL NUMBER: SB 419 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Crimes against health care providers.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Carrasco BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Defines "health care provider". Provides that the offense of battery is a Level 6
felony if it is committed against a health care provider while the health care provider is acting within the
scope of the health care provider's duties. Provides that the offense of battery is a Level 5 felony if it is
committed against a health care provider while the health care provider is acting within the scope of the
health care provider's duties and: (1) it results in bodily injury to the health care provider; or (2) the person
places bodily fluids or waste on the health care provider. Provides that the offense of intimidation is a Level
5 felony if the subject of the threat or the person to whom the threat is communicated is a health care
provider and the threat relates to the person's status as a health care provider. Makes conforming changes.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
statement.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
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Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484.
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