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MO HB2500
Bill
Status
2/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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Adds a new provision making it a first-degree child endangerment offense to knowingly fail to secure a readily available, loaded deadly weapon in the presence of a child under 17 years old
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Defines "secure" as a deadly weapon with a functioning lock, housed in a safe, or unloaded of ammunition
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Base offense is classified as a Class D felony
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Penalty increases to Class C felony if committed as part of a pattern of activity by two or more persons, if physical injury results, or for repeat offenses
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Penalty escalates to Class B felony for serious physical injury and Class A felony if the child dies
Legislative Description
Specifies that a person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a child if he or she fails to secure a dangerous or deadly weapon
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
5/13/2016