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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5543: Batterd child murdr of paren

Including homicide of a parent by a battered child as manslaughter.

Summary

  • A battered child acting under the influence of extreme emotional distress caused by repeated physical and emotional abuse inflicted by a parent, who causes the death of that parent, is guilty of first degree manslaughter. Extreme emotional distress means a degree of anger and terror sufficient to render the mind incapable of rational consideration.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5543), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 26, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5543 in other sessions

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