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MO HB297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the "inhuman" requirement and adds "or excessive" to the definition of cruel punishment constituting child abuse
  • Adds new provision criminalizing knowingly causing physical injury to children under 17 through torturing, shaking, slamming, kicking, or neglecting the child
  • Establishes enhanced penalties: Class B felony if victim is under 2 years old or offense involves ritual/ceremony; Class A felony if child dies from injuries
  • Maintains existing provisions regarding photography or filming of minors under 18 in sexual acts or simulations
  • Defines "prohibited sexual act" and "fetishism" for purposes of child abuse statute

Legislative Description

Revises the crime of abuse of a child to include knowingly inflicting cruel or excessive punishment upon a child younger than 17 years of age or knowingly causing physical injury by any means

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Children And Families2/10/2011

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