❌ HB208
Enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act
Summary
The Courtroom Employee Protection Act increases penalties for assault when the victim is a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or court official or employee. The bill amends existing laws regarding assault to establish higher penalties for offenses committed against these individuals while they are performing their official duties. It specifies various circumstances under which different degrees of assault apply, including mandatory prison terms for repeat offenders.
Rationale
The bill increases government penalties and protections for specific classes of individuals, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of limited government intervention and individual rights. It establishes a hierarchy of protection based on occupation, which undermines the principle of equal treatment under the law.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over criminal justice
- Creates unequal legal protections based on occupation
- Potentially leads to overreach in law enforcement