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MO SB1004
Bill
Status
2/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Schaefer
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 568.045, RSMo, renaming it "Karra's and Jocelyn's Law" to replace the previous "Hope's Law"
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Establishes five specific acts constituting endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree: creating substantial risk to a child under 17; sexual conduct with a child under 17 in one's care; encouraging drug-related conduct; enlisting a child in methamphetamine manufacturing; or manufacturing methamphetamine in the presence of or residence of a child under 17
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Makes endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree a class C felony, or class B felony if committed as part of a ritual or ceremony or on a second or subsequent offense
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Creates a specific felony provision with a maximum 20-year prison sentence when the offense involves shaking a child under age five and creates substantial risk to the child's life, body, or health
Legislative Description
Increases the penalty for endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree when the person creates a substantial risk to the life of a child under the age or 5 by shaking him or her
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5164S.04C)
4/19/2010