H.B. 1340 Summary

• Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders (age 60+) by removing the requirement that perpetrators knew or reasonably should have known the victim's age.

• Amends assault in the first degree (§707-710) to impose strict liability regarding the victim being 60+ years old when causing substantial bodily injury.

• Amends assault in the second degree (§707-711) to impose strict liability regarding the victim being 60+ years old when causing bodily injury.

• Amends theft statutes (§708-830.5 and §708-831) and forgery statutes (§708-851 and §708-852) to impose strict liability regarding the victim being 60+ years old in specified theft and forgery offenses.

• Amends unauthorized entry in a dwelling in the first degree (§708-812.55) to impose strict liability regarding a lawful occupant being 60+ years old at time of unlawful entry.