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OK HB2203

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Sears

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful for a person responsible for a child's health, safety, or welfare to intentionally fail to report a child's disappearance to law enforcement within 48 hours; violation is a felony punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $1,000.

  • Makes it unlawful for a person responsible for a child's health, safety, or welfare to intentionally fail to report a child's death to a physician, law enforcement officer, emergency medical provider, or coroner within 24 hours; violation is a felony punishable by at least 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of at least $1,500.

  • Defines "child" as any unmarried person under 18 years of age.

  • Provides an exception for the death reporting requirement if the death occurs while the child is under the medical care and treatment of a licensed physician.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; emergency.

Children

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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