SB 1031
Increases the penalty for parental kidnapping when the child is taken for certain periods of time
LR Number:
4150S.02I
Last Action:
1/30/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S153
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1031 - This act increases the penalty for parental kidnapping from a Class D felony to a Class C felony when the parent commits the offense by detaining or concealing the whereabouts of the child for not less than 60 days but not longer than 119 days. The crime shall be a Class B felony if the parent detains or conceals the child for not less than 120 days.

This act is similar to a provision of SS/SCS/SB 714 (2008).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE

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