HB 2379 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that a person is guilty of the crime of criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree if the person is:  (1) the parent of a child; (2) entrusted with the physical custody of a child; or (3) employed to provide to the child the basic necessities of life, and leaves the child with another person who is not a parent, guardian, or lawful custodian of the child, knowing that the person is registered or required to register as a sex offender under the laws of this state, or a law or ordinance in another jurisdiction with similar requirements, because of a sex offense against a child.

     Provides that criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree is a misdemeanor.