Senate Bill 840
Senate Author: West et al.
Effective: 9-1-23
House Sponsor: Anchía et al.
Senate Bill 840, the Jacqueline "Jackie" Pokuaa and Katie "Annette" Flowers Act, amends the Penal Code to enhance the penalty for assault that causes bodily injury from a Class A misdemeanor to a third degree felony if committed against a person the actor knows is hospital personnel while the person is located on hospital property, including all land and buildings owned or leased by the hospital.