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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the Ohio Emergency Nurses Association praise today's signing of House Bill 62 - the Assault Against Healthcare Workers Bill - by Governor Kasich. Taking effect in 90 days, the bill increases the penalty for assault against nurses and other healthcare professionals. Specifically, House Bill 62: Increases the penalty for assault to a fifth degree felony when the offender has previously been...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the Ohio Emergency Nurses Association applaud yesterday's unanimous passage of House Bill 62 - the Assault Against Healthcare Workers Bill. The bill increases the penalty for assault against nurses and other healthcare professionals. Specifically, House Bill 62: Increases the penalty for assault to a fifth degree felony when the offender has previously been convicted of an assault...