Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 4602
Stop Blocking Hospitals Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 16, 2020)
Stop Blocking Hospitals Act
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for preventing ambulances and vehicles used by fire departments and law enforcement agencies from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital.
An individual who engages in this conduct is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
What just happenedSep 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors8 R
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- Introduced in SenateSep 16, 2020
- Sep 16, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 16, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate