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MO HB2047
Bill
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Noel Shull
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of assault in the first degree to include attempting to cause or causing another person to lose consciousness through a single punch, kick, or other singular striking motion for the sole purpose of causing unconsciousness, when the act is voluntarily filmed, photographed, or publicized.
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Classifies assault in the first degree as a class B felony, or a class A felony if serious physical injury is inflicted on the victim during the assault.
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Requires any person 16 years of age or older who commits assault under the knockout game provision to be adjudicated as an adult, rather than in juvenile court.
Legislative Description
Specifies that it must be a class B felony when an assault occurs as result of an individual playing the "knockout game"
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
4/23/2014