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2019 SESSION
HB 1808 Assault and battery in the presence of a minor; penalty.
Introduced by: Wendy W. Gooditis | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Assault and battery in the presence of a minor; penalty. Provides that any person who commits assault and battery or assault and battery against a family or household member while (i) in the physical presence of a minor and (ii) knowing or having reason to know that such minor may see or hear such assault and battery is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also provides any person who commits a felony act of violence while (a) in the physical presence of a minor and (b) knowing or having reason to know that such minor may see or hear such assault and battery is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101836D
- 12/29/18 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Courts of Justice