2019 House Bill 4259

Authorize enhanced penalty for assaulting a vulnerable adult

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To revise references in the state sentencing guidelines for embezzlement from a vulnerable adult to reflect the proposal in House Bill 4254 to authorize enhanced penalties for assaulting an individual age 65 or older, in addition to a vulnerable adult.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Sept. 18, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 11, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2020

Passed in the House 102 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety