SSB 3195

This bill relates to child endangerment and the termination of parental rights, and provides penalties. _____ of parental rights with respect to a child if a parent has been convicted of child endangerment resulting in the death of the child’s sibling, has been convicted of child endangerment involving any child, or has been convicted of child endangerment resulting in a serious injury to any child. The bill provides that a county attorney who charges a person with child endangerment resulting in serious injury shall not reduce that charge if the person has previously been convicted of child endangerment involving any child. The bill provides that a person who is convicted of three or more acts of child endangerment shall be guilty of a class “D” felony, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall serve a mandatory minimum term of confinement of five years in prison. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500. The bill requires that a person convicted of child endangerment, including child endangerment causing serious injury, complete a six-week child abuse education program, attend anger management therapy, and submit to a mental health evaluation upon completion of any sentence or within a time specified by the court. The convicted person shall comply with all recommendations of a therapist or mental health professional.