HB 1317 – Modifies provisions relating to child abuse

• Sponsor: Schaefer
• LR Number: 4789S.06C
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 5/18/2012 - S Informal Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS#2 for HB 1317, with SCS (Schaefer)
• Title: SCS HCS#2 HB 1317
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012
• House Handler: Riddle

Current Bill Summary

HCS#2/HB 1317 - This act adds the act of recklessly causing seriously physical injury to a child which causes abusive head trauma to the Class C felony of child abuse.

In addition, this act makes child abuse a Class B felony if the person inflicts serious physical injury on a child less than two years of age.

This act is similar to HB 1689 (2012) and is similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS HCS SB 628 (2012).

MEGHAN LUECKE