Enact Katelyn's Law

Summary

HB 459 adds a criminal offense that makes it illegal to move or remove human remains and removes any time limit for prosecution. It also tells courts how to sentence juveniles charged with this or similar felony‑level acts, allowing commitments to the Department of Youth Services for set periods. The goal is to give law enforcement a tool to address grave disrespect of the dead while ensuring consistent juvenile handling.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share