SB 438 – Makes production of meth in the home of a minor child endangerment in the first degree

• Sponsor: Bartle
• LR Number: 1743S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/2/2005 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S337
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 438 - Currently, a person is guilty child endangerment in the first degree if he or she manufactures methamphetamine in the presence of a person less than 17 years of age. Under this act, a person is guilty of child endangerment in the first degree if he or she unlawfully manufacturers or attempts to manufacture methamphetamine in a residence where a person less than 17 years of age resides.

This act is similar to certain provisions of CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 353 (2005).

SUSAN HENDERSON