2017 House Bill 4487

Increase some child abuse penalties

Introduced in the House

April 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the increased child abuse penalties proposed by House Bill 4486.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Oct. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 7, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-1)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Feb. 8, 2018

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.