2006 House Bill 5914

Prohibit leaving child unattended in car

Introduced in the House

March 28, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Fran Amos (R-43)

To prohibit leaving a child unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that a reasonable person would determine poses a risk of harm or injury, or under circumstances that a reasonable person would determine pose a risk of harm or injury, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. If the child suffers harm, serious harm or death the maximum penalties would be one year, 10 years, and 15 years respectively.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 14, 2006

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 15, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 20, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary