Senate File 450 - EnrolledAn Actrelating to the death of a dependent adult, and
providing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
   Section 1.  Section 235B.20, Code 2021, is amended by adding
the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  1A.  A caretaker who intentionally or
recklessly commits dependent adult abuse on a dependent adult
in violation of this chapter which resulted in the death of
the dependent adult is guilty of murder in the second degree
in violation of section 707.3.
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JAKE CHAPMANPresident of the Senate
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PAT GRASSLEYSpeaker of the House
   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 450, Eighty-ninth General Assembly.______________________________
W. CHARLES SMITHSONSecretary of the Senate
Approved _______________, 2021______________________________
KIM REYNOLDSGovernor
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