HB 2324-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/15/02)

     Provides that a parent, stepparent, foster parent, guardian, or other individual who has been entrusted with the physical custody of a child under ten years of age or with the physical custody of a dependent person has a duty to aid such child or dependent person who is being physically assaulted or sexually abused by another.

     Declares that the failure to make a reasonable effort to aid is a class C felony.