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MO HB1176
MO HB1176Expands child neglect to include a child that is born with a controlled substance in the child's fluids because the pregnant mother knowingly used a controlled substance before birth
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Introduced
03/01/2017
03/01/2017
In Committee
05/12/2017
05/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2017
05/12/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands child neglect to include a child that is born with a controlled substance in the child's fluids because the pregnant mother knowingly used a controlled substance before birth
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of child neglect to include a child being born with a controlled substance in their bodily fluids or substances due to the pregnant mother knowingly using a controlled substance before the birth of the child. The bill retains the existing definition of child neglect as the failure to provide the care necessary to maintain the child's physical and mental health. The penalties for child abuse or neglect range from a class D felony to a class A felony, depending on factors such as the severity of the injury and the age of the child. The bill also clarifies that reasonable discipline, including spanking, does not constitute abuse under this law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred: Select Committee on Local, State, Federal Relations and Miscellaneous Business(H) (on 05/12/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1176&year=2017&code=R |
| Bill | http://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills171/hlrbillspdf/2107H.01I.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills171/hlrbillspdf/2107H.01I.pdf |
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