Relating to strangulation.
Summary
Provides that person commits crime of strangulation if person knowingly impedes normal breathing or circulation of another person by applying pressure to chest of other person. Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when victim is family or household member. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Apr 3, 2017
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
legislature
Apr 3, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means.
legislature
Feb 21, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Feb 20, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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