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OK HB2203
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earl Sears
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Defines "child" as any unmarried person under 18 years of age.
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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.
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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