Introduced
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To consider abuse which results in the death of a vulnerable adult to be first degree felony murder, punishable by life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Under current law, first degree murder includes murder committed while committing or attempting arson, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, carjacking, home invasion, extortion or kidnapping.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To consider abuse which results in the death of a vulnerable adult to be first degree felony murder, punishable by life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Under current law, first degree murder includes murder committed while committing or attempting arson, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, carjacking, home invasion, extortion or kidnapping. The bill would add elder abuse to this list of underlying crimes. This refers to acts such as starving an elderly person.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To specify that vulnerable adult abuse in either the first or second degree are covered under the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To consider abuse which results in the death of a vulnerable adult to be first degree felony murder, punishable by life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Under current law, first degree murder includes murder committed while committing or attempting arson, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, carjacking, home invasion, extortion or kidnapping. The bill would add first or second degree elder abuse to this list of underlying crimes. This refers to acts such as starving an elderly person.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
