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Introduced
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To repeal sections 568.060 and 578.421, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the offense of abuse or neglect of a child, with penalty provisions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the provisions relating to child abuse or neglect. It defines key terms such as "abuse," "neglect," "serious emotional injury," and "serious physical injury." The bill creates new offenses for abuse or neglect of a child, including knowingly causing a child to suffer physical or mental injury, recklessly causing a child to suffer from abusive head trauma, and assisting, coercing, or providing a child under 18 to undergo surgical or hormonal treatment for gender reassignment. It also outlines the penalties for these offenses, which range from a class D felony to a class A felony, depending on the severity of the injury. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that discipline, including reasonable spanking, shall not be construed as abuse.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=28996358 |
| BillText | https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/pdf-bill/intro/SB842.pdf |
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