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MO HB1689
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Sommer
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 568.060, RSMo regarding the crime of abuse of a child
- Adds a new provision making it illegal to knowingly inflict physical injury resulting in subdural hematomas and retinal hemorrhages (Shaken Baby Syndrome) through shaking, jerking, pushing, pulling, slamming, or kicking a child under 17 years old
- Maintains existing provisions criminalizing cruel and inhuman punishment of children and photographing or filming children engaged in prohibited sexual acts
- Defines "prohibited sexual act" to include sexual intercourse, masturbation, bestiality, sadism, masochism, fetishism, fellatio, cunnilingus, and other sexual activity or nudity for sexual stimulation
- Establishes penalties ranging from class C felony (standard abuse), to class B felony (if serious emotional injury or ritual abuse occurs), to class A felony (if child dies from injuries)
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding the crime of abuse of a child
Last Action
Referred: General Laws (H)
2/23/2012
Committee Referrals
General Laws2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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