Relating to child torture and abused children

Summary

The bill adds a crime called child torture, defining specific harmful actions against children and setting prison terms. It applies to anyone who has a child under their care, custody, control, or a duty to protect, including parents and guardians. The measure aims to give prosecutors a tool to address severe abuse that goes beyond existing child‑abuse statutes.

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