Introduced by Sen. Debbie Regala, (D-Tacoma) (D) on January 24, 2007
To create a new crime of homicide in the second degree. A person would be guilty of this crime by recklessly causing the death of a person under the age of 17. The new crime would be considered a Class A felony, which are punishable by sentences of up to life in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both. See companion HB 1428. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 24, 2007