WV HB2879 | 2009 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-27 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on February 27 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-27 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill increases the minimum prison sentence from two years to five years without the possibility of parole for a parent, guardian or custodian who abuses a child that results serious bodily injury.
Title
Increasing the minimum prison sentence for a parent or guardian or custodian who abuses a child
Sponsors
| Del. Sam Argento [D] | Del. Jeff Eldridge [D] | Del. Ronald Fragale [D] | Del. Roy Givens [D] |
| Del. Richard Iaquinta [D] | Sen. Orphy Klempa [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-27 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2009-02-27 | Introduced in House | |
| 2009-02-27 | To Judiciary then Finance | |
| 2009-02-27 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 8D | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
