HB 716 -- Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Sponsor:  Cooper (158)

This bill expands the crime of endangering the welfare of a child
in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.  The offense is
committed when a person operating a motor vehicle commits
involuntary manslaughter, assault in the second degree, driving
while intoxicated, or driving with excessive blood-alcohol
content while a child under the age of 17 is in the vehicle.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:20 pm