Relating to fines for local fire departments

Summary

HB 5125 makes it a felony to attack a firefighter, their equipment, or to intentionally hinder their work during an emergency, with prison terms up to ten years or fines up to $1,000. It also expands felony and misdemeanor penalties for assaults on law‑enforcement officers, health‑care workers, utility workers, correctional employees, and emergency medical personnel. The bill aims to better protect these essential responders by increasing the consequences for violent conduct against them.

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