Bill > SB227

This bill modifies the provisions relating to the culpable mental state necessary for a homicide offense. Specifically, it states that the culpable mental state may be found to exist even if the person the offender intended to kill is different from the person who was actually killed. Additionally, it removes the defense that the identity of the intended victim cannot be established, stating that if the state proves the offender had the required mental state towards a specific person or general class of persons, that intent can be transferred to the person who was killed. Finally, the bill clarifies that the length of time between the conduct resulting in the death and the actual death is not a defense to any homicide charge.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.senate.mo.gov/23info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=44581