BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 6672: Crimes against children

Increasing penalties for specified crimes against children.

Summary

  • Persons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and a fine of not less than $100,000.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6672), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 27, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Companion bill
HB 3036
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 6672 in other sessions

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