SB 1368 - Thompson Rehder, Holly
Modifies the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5370S.01I
Title
SB 1368
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2024
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1368 - Under current law, a person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree if he or she unlawfully manufactures or possesses amphetamine, methamphetamine, or any of their analogues. This act adds fentanyl and carfentanil.
Additionally, this act provides that if a person is found guilty of the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree involving fentanyl or carfentail then the person shall serve a term of imprisonment of not less than five years and not more than ten years. Such person shall not receive a suspended imposition or execution of sentence from the court and shall not pay a fine in lieu of a term of imprisonment. Finally, such person shall not be eligible for conditional release or parole until he or she has served at least five years of imprisonment.
This act also adds the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree to the definition of "dangerous felony."
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