HB 1468 -- Child Endangerment

Sponsor:  Pratt

This bill establishes Hope's Law which changes the laws regarding
the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the first
degree.  Any person who violates the provisions of Chapter 195,
RSMo, regarding the possession or control of a controlled
substance in the presence or in a residence where a person
younger than 17 years of age resides will be guilty of a class B
felony.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm