6062‑S2 AMS HEAV BENN 02

2SSB 6062 - S AMD - 381

    BySenator Heavey

                                                     ADPOTED 41495

    On page 52, line 9 after "section." insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 542.  A new section is added to chapter 26.20 RCW to read as follows:

    A person is guilty of predatory nonsupport if:

    (1) He or she is determined to be a parent for a second time under chapter 26.26 RCW;

    (2) The second or subsequent child is receiving public assistance under chapter 74.04, 74.09 or 74.12 RCW;

    (3) He or she fails to pay an obligation of support ordered under Title 26 RCW or chapter 74.04, 74.20 or 74.20A RCW; and

    (4) The second or subsequent child's other natural parent was, at the time of conception, under the age of eighteen.

    A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.  Any subsequent violation of this section by a person previously convicted of a violation of this section is a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

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