WV HB4292 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-25 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on January 25 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-25 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to protect incapacitated persons and the elderly who, reliant upon the care of others, are extremely vulnerable members of our society from abuse and neglect by caregivers, guardians or custodians, by more clearly defining the offense of abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults or elder persons which result in the death of such persons, to include the offense of murder.
Title
Protecting incapacitated persons and the elderly
Sponsors
| Del. Thomas Campbell [D] | Del. Don Perdue [D] | Del. David Perry [D] | Del. David Pethtel [D] |
| Del. John Pino [D] | Del. Bill Proudfoot [D] | Del. Margaret Staggers [D] | Del. Carrie Webster [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-25 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-25 | Introduced in House | |
| 2008-01-25 | To Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-25 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
SB469 (Same As) 2008-01-28 - To Judiciary
Subjects
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
