SB1 Summary

• Creates two new crimes: failure to report a missing child in the first degree (Class C felony) and failure to report a missing child in the second degree (Class A misdemeanor), collectively known as "Caylee's Law."

• Requires a child's custodian to report to law enforcement when a child's whereabouts are unknown and the custodian knows or has substantial reason to believe the child is abducted, seriously harmed, abused, sexually exploited, lost, or a runaway.

• First degree offense applies when a custodian fails to report with willful or reckless disregard for the child's safety and the child suffers serious bodily harm or death; second degree offense applies to willful or reckless failure to report without the harm requirement.

• Provides a defense if the custodian made reasonably diligent efforts to verify the child's whereabouts and safety during any delay in reporting.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.