SB 1246 – Modifies the definition of "family or household member" and "domestic violence" in certain provisions

• Sponsor: Justus
• LR Number: 5399S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/3/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S424
• Effective Date: August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1246 - This act modifies the definition of "family or household member" and "domestic violence" in several sections relating to highway patrol reporting of domestic violence and the crime of domestic assault to be consistent with the definition of such terms in Chapter 455, RSMo, relating to adult abuse, orders of protection, and domestic violence shelters.

This act is similar to SB 1184 (2008).

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