2016 House Bill 5420

Expand fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse crime

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To expand the crime of fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse to include actions that create an unreasonable risk of harm or injury even if nothing bad happens.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 15, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice