Loading chat...
ID S1341
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases maximum prison sentence for injury to children causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement from 10 years to 20 years
- Maintains existing penalties for injury to children under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death: county jail not exceeding 1 year or state prison for 1-10 years
- Preserves misdemeanor classification for injury to children under circumstances not likely to produce great bodily harm or death
- Defines "willfully" as acting or failing to act where a reasonable person would know the conduct is likely to result in injury, harm, or endangerment to the child
- Protects parents or guardians who choose prayer or spiritual treatment alone from automatic violation of duty of care standards
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to injury to children to revise a maximum sentence.
INJURY TO CHILDREN
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate
3/24/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2010
Full Bill Text
No bill text available