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ANALYSIS

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee

SSB 6258

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Concerning unaccompanied persons.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Senators Stevens, Carrell, Kohl-Welles, Fraser, Delvin, Regala and Roach).

Brief Summary of Substitute Bill

  • Expands the elements of the crime of Luring to include luring a person away from a bus terminal, airport terminal, or other transportation terminal.

Hearing Date: 2/15/12

Staff: Yvonne Walker (786-7841).

Background:

A person commits the crime of Luring if he or she:

A minor is a child under the age of 16 years old.

Luring is an unranked class C felony offense. The maximum sentence for unranked felonies is one year of confinement, along with possible community restitution, community custody, and legal financial obligations.

Summary of Bill:

The crime of Luring is expanded to include the luring of a minor or a person with a developmental disability away from any area or structure constituting a bus terminal, airport terminal, or other transportation terminal.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on February 13, 2012.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect January 1, 2013.