Malicious bodily injury to correctional officers; penalties.
Continued from last session
Summary
The bill makes it a felony to intentionally maim, disfigure, disable, or kill a correctional officer while the officer is performing official duties. A malicious attack carries a prison term of five to 30 years, a fine up to $100,000, and a mandatory two‑year minimum; a non‑malicious but intentional injury is a Class 6 felony with at least one year in prison. It applies to anyone who knows the victim is a correctional officer.
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