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Legislation


2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 295

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 968
Sponsored By:
Senator Shank
Entitled:
Justice's Law

Synopsis:

Expanding the list of persons who can be convicted of first-degree child abuse under specified circumstances to include a family member or household member who has permanent or temporary care or the responsibility for the supervision of a minor; increasing the maximum penalty for first-degree child abuse resulting in death of the victim to not exceeding life in prison; and increasing the maximum penalty for a subsequent conviction of child abuse resulting in death of the victim to not exceeding life in prison.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/2
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Child Abuse and Neglect
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Death -see also- Advance Medical Directives; Wrongful Death.
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 3-601 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
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