RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB 1340 makes it a more serious offense to commit any crime against a person aged 60 or older, regardless of the perpetrator's intent. The bill establishes "strict liability," meaning the crime is automatically treated as aggravated solely because the victim was elderly. This directly affects older adults (60+) who are victims of crimes and the individuals who commit those crimes. The bill is newly introduced (first reading on January 23, 2025) and currently referred to committees for review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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