2021 House Bill 4072

Increase penalty for abusing disabled child

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by House Bill 4071, which would 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.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 21, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 27, 2021

Passed in the House 100 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety