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ID H0627
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new felony offense for anyone 18 or older who knowingly or intentionally causes or permits a child under 15 to ingest, inhale, or contact methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, or their derivatives or immediate precursor substances.
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First conviction for child endangerment felony results in imprisonment up to 3 years and/or fine up to $5,000.
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Second or subsequent conviction for child endangerment felony results in imprisonment up to 10 years and/or fine up to $25,000.
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Creates new misdemeanor offense for anyone 18 or older found in possession of drug paraphernalia while in the presence of a person under 18 years old.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that a person eighteen years of age or older is guilty of a felony for causing or permitting a person under the age of fifteen to ingest or inhale or have contact with certain substances, to provide that a person eighteen years of age or older is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person is found in possession of drug paraphernalia in the presence of a person under the age of eighteen and to provide penalties.
MINORS
Last Action
to Jud
3/4/2010