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MO HB1598
Bill
Status
1/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Noel Torpey
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 566 of Missouri law to add new section 566.015 regarding victims with developmental or intellectual disabilities in sexual offense cases
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When determining criminality of sexual offenses against victims with developmental or intellectual disabilities, the victim's developmental age shall be used instead of their actual age
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Developmental age must be determined through physician evaluation and shall consider the victim's emotional, mental, anatomical, and physiological maturation
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Applies whenever the criminality of conduct in Chapter 566 depends on the age of the victim
Legislative Description
Specifies that if a sexual offense is committed against a person who is developmentally disabled, the criminality of conduct will be based on the victim's developmental age and not the actual age of the victim
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/10/2014