2006 Senate Bill 1057

Revise child abuse definitions

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To revise the definition of third degree child abuse to include knowingly and intentionally doing something LIKELY to cause harm to a child, even if no harm is caused. Under current law, actual harm must be caused to constitute a violation.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services