SENATE BILL 231

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1134

Sponsored By:

Senator Bromwell

Entitled:

Crimes - Death of a Child - Gross Negligence

Synopsis:

Providing that a person who causes the death of a child as a result of gross negligence is guilty of a felony; providing certain penalties, including imprisonment and a fine; providing for the contents of certain charging documents; and generally relating to homicide.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/3

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/10

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD ABUSE

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.

HOMICIDE

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH

NEGLIGENCE

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388D , 415 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered