HB 1187 (1992): making it first degree assault to knowingly or recklessly cause serious bodily injury to a person under 13 years of age.

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HB 1187 (1992)

making it first degree assault to knowingly or recklessly cause serious bodily injury to a person under 13 years of age.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1991-1992
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 71

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–3. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 1992, making it Chapter 71 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
March 25, 1992, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

March 3, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
February 12, 1992: HEARING FEB12 09:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR03 (VOTE 14-3)
March 3, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ52,P1352 + 1381
March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
March 25, 1992: HEARING MAR25 10:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP APR07
April 7, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ15,P359-360 + 366
April 14, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ17,P407
April 16, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ73,P1894
April 20, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/20/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0071

Laws It Would Change

RSA 631:1