SC H3394

Increases the age threshold for homicide by child abuse charges from children under 11 years old to children under 18 years old

Applies to deaths caused while committing child abuse or neglect under circumstances showing extreme indifference to human life

Covers those who knowingly aid and abet child abuse or neglect resulting in a child's death

Penalties remain unchanged: up to life imprisonment (minimum 20 years) for direct offenders, and 10-20 years for those who aid and abet

Requires judges to consider aggravating factors including past patterns of child abuse when sentencing, with the updated age threshold of under 18