SB 459
Creates the offense of vehicle hijacking
Sponsor:
LR Number:
2273S.01I
Last Action:
3/11/2019 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
Title:
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 459 - This act creates the offense of vehicle hijacking, which is committed when an individual knowingly uses or threatens the use of physical force upon another individual to seize or attempt to seize possession or control of a vehicle. This offense is punished as a Class C felony unless one of the aggravating circumstances listed in the act was present during the commission of the offense, in which case it is punished as a Class B felony.

CHARLEY MERRIWEATHER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.