Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 156 (Ch. 2026-144)
Summary
The bill expands the definition of who is considered a law‑enforcement officer and adds many first‑responders, then upgrades assaults and batteries against them to higher‑level crimes with set minimum prison terms. It also makes it a life‑without‑parole offense to murder or manslaughter a listed officer who is performing official duties. The changes are meant to give stronger legal protection to officers and other protected personnel.
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