Relating To Domestic Violence. [SB-1037]
Amends the offense of abuse of family or household member by amending the type of physical abuse that constitutes strangulation to include blocking the nose and mouth or applying pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of a visible bodily injury is not required to establish the offense. (CD1)
SB-1037: Relating To Domestic Violence.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Act 175, 07/02/2019 (gov. Msg. No. 1277). on 07/05/2019
Relating To Domestic Violence. [HB-489]
Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to include blocking the nose or mouth of the person or applying excessive pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of visible injury is not required to establish the offense.
HB-489: Relating To Domestic Violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
The Committee(s) On Jud Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/13/2019
Relating To Domestic Violence. [HB-489]
Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to include blocking the nose or mouth of the person or applying excessive pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of visible injury is not required to establish the offense.
HB-489: Relating To Domestic Violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019