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Penalties To Increase For Negligent Child Abuse

Gov. Dave Heineman has signed into law a measure that will increase penalties for negligent child abuse in Nebraska.

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Reporter: Associated Press

Gov. Dave Heineman has signed into law a measure that will increase penalties for negligent child abuse in Nebraska.

The measure by Bellevue Sen. Abbie Cornett will make negligent child abuse a felony if it results in serious bodily injury or death. Current law classifies negligent child abuse as a misdemeanor.

The bill will apply to anyone who acts recklessly with respect to the safety or health of a child, when they should have known about the danger.

The Attorney General's office says Nebraska will become the 14th state to treat negligent child abuse as a felony when it involves serious bodily injury or death.