SB278Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Elder Crime Victims.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.
Where it stands
The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HHS, JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
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