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HR 3178119th CongressIntroduced
Save Healthcare Workers Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareLabor & Employment
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Save Healthcare Workers Act establishes federal criminal penalties for assaulting hospital personnel during duties, creates enhanced sentencing for weapon use or emergencies, and authorizes $25 million annually for hospital security grants to reduce workplace violence through training and safety measures.
Key Points
- 1Creates a new federal crime for assaulting hospital workers during duties with up to 10 years imprisonment and enhanced 20-year penalties for weapon use or bodily injury.
- 2Authorizes $25 million yearly grants for hospitals to implement security measures including de-escalation training, access controls, surveillance systems, and panic buttons.
- 3Includes an affirmative defense for individuals with disabilities whose conduct directly manifests their condition while maintaining strict hospital definitions under Social Security Act provisions.
Impact Areas
healthcare workers in hospitals and medical facilitieshospitals across urban, suburban, and rural areasfederal and state law enforcement agenciespatients receiving care in healthcare settings
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