Introduced
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To increase the penalties for second, third and fourth degree child abuse violations if the offender has a prior child abuse conviction.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To not authorize enhanced for second or subsequent violations of fourth degree child abuse. The House Fiscal Agency describes fourth degree abuse as when "a person’s omission or reckless act causes physical harm to a child or the person knowingly or intentionally commits an act that poses an unreasonable risk of harm or injury to a child, regardless of whether physical harm results." The higher degrees require the harm to be "serious".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
