2021 House Bill 4071

Increase penalty for abusing disabled child

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To authorize enhanced penalties for a first offense of second, third, or fourth degree child abuse in a licensed child care facility or home if the victim is defined as a "vulnerable child" due to a developmental or other disability.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

March 16, 2021

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 21, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 20, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 27, 2021

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 6, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.