Introduced
by
To expand the definition of first degree child abuse to include knowingly or intentionally committing an act that causes serious physical or mental harm to a child. The current statute is slightly narrower, including only cases in which a person “knowingly or intentionally causes serious physical or mental harm”.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises second, third, and fourth degree child abuse definitions and penalties.
Consideration postponed
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To expand the definitions of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree child abuse and increase the penalties for a conviction of 2nd and 3rd degree child abuse.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
