2014 Senate Bill 866

Increase penalty for crimes if victim is older

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Virgil Smith (D-4)

To increase the penalties for various crimes against a person over 65 years of age, with steeper penalties in some cases if the victim is age 70 or older.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 16, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 2, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice