HB 1317 Modifies provisions relating to child abuse

     Handler: Schaefer

Current Bill Summary

- Prepared by Senate Research -

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


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