1338-S AMH CARL HAYW 2

SHB 1338 - H AMD 000157 LOST 03-16-93

By Representative Carlson

     On page 2, after line 15, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec.4. It is unlawful for a person, alone or in concert with others, to willfully or recklessly interfere with a person:   (a)  Who is not in violation of section (3) of this act; and

     (b)  Who is otherwise lawfully exercising his or her right of free speech and assembly on the health care facility or the common area of the real property upon which the facility is located.

     Interference includes the following:

     (1)  Assaulting the person in violation of Chapter 9A.36 RCW;

     (2)  Harassing the person in violation of Chapter 9A.46 RCW; or

     (3)  Creating a public disturbance in violation of Chapter 9A.84 RCW."

     On page 2, line 16, after "section 3" insert "or section 4"

     On page 2, line 19, after "section 3" insert "or section 4"

     On page 2, line 24, after "section 3" insert "or section 4"

EFFECT:  This amendment provides penalties for individuals who unlawfully interfere with persons who are not in violation of section 3 of this act and are otherwise lawfully assembled at a health care facility or common areas of the real property where the facility is located.

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