Loading chat...

MO HB781

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 566.067 of Missouri law regarding child molestation in the first degree
  • Establishes that child molestation in the first degree is a class B felony for subjecting a person less than 14 years of age to sexual contact
  • Elevates the crime to a class A felony if the victim is less than 13 years of age
  • Maintains class A felony designation if the offender has prior convictions under this chapter, inflicts serious physical injury, displays a deadly weapon in a threatening manner, or commits the offense as part of a ritual or ceremony
  • Requires mandatory imprisonment without eligibility for probation or parole for class A felony convictions involving victims under 12 years of age with prior convictions or aggravating circumstances

Legislative Description

Increases the penalty for child molestation in the first degree when the victim is a child younger than 13 years of age to a class A felony

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available