HB 1137: Abuse of a Parent
GENERAL BILL by Torres
Abuse of a Parent; Defines "child" & "parent" for purposes of crimes of abuse of parent, aggravated abuse of parent, exploitation of parent's assets, & emotional abuse of parent; provides elements of such crimes; authorizes alternative sentencing; requires reporting of abuse of parent or exploitation of parent's assets to central abuse hotline; provides immunity for person who files, or participates in investigation resulting from, such report.
Effective Date: 10/1/2016
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2016 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2016 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 96 |
| 1/13/2016 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 200 |
| 3/11/2016 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
