2020 House Bill 5474

Increase penalty for abusing disabled child

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by House Bill 4783, which would define as second degree child abuse the knowing abuse of a minor who has a mental illness, physical disability, or who is nonverbal because of a developmental disability.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 17, 2020

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