2019 House Bill 4255

Authorize enhanced penalty for assaulting a vulnerable adult

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To revise references in the state mental health code to reflect the proposal in House Bill 4254 to authorize enhanced penalties for assaulting or illegally restraining an a vulnerable adult or a new class the bills would create of "elder adult," defined as those age 80 and above.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Sept. 18, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 11, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2020

Passed in the House 99 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety