Krista Griffith
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 12
Primary
This bill changes the definition of and class of felony for the crime of Strangulation from a class C felony to a Class D felony unless additional factors are present, then the crime elevates to a class B felony, punishable from 2-25 years in jail. This bill also adds the crime of suffocation.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 2 NO 2 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Amendment HA 1 to HB 440 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HB 440 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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