Introduced
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To make it a crime to prevent another person from using a telephone or computer to report a domestic violence incident or to obtain medical, legal, or other assistance if a domestic violence incident causes injury or death. The bill authorizes up to two years in prison, and four years if the incident causes injury or death, in addition to any other penalties for the underlying acts of violence. The bill has the effect of extending similar laws already on the books to cell phones.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To clarify the scope of the bill.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)
To make it a crime to prevent another person from using a telephone or computer to report a domestic violence incident or to obtain medical, legal, or other assistance if a domestic violence incident causes injury or death. The bill authorizes up to two years in prison, and four years if the incident causes injury or death, in addition to any other penalties for the underlying acts of violence. The bill has the effect of extending similar laws already on the books to cell phones.
