California AB2683 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for child endangerment and murder involving minors.

California AB2683 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for child endangerment and murder involving minors. Specifically, it adds a new section that imposes an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment for those who commit murder in the presence of a minor. It also revises the penalties for child endangerment, requiring a mandatory minimum period of probation and participation in a treatment counseling program. The bill sets minimum conditions for probation, including protection orders for victims and mandatory counseling.

California AB2683 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for child endangerment and murder involving minors.

California AB2683 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for child endangerment and murder involving minors. Specifically, it adds a new section that imposes an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment for those who commit murder in the presence of a minor. It also revises the penalties for child endangerment, requiring a mandatory minimum period of probation and participation in a treatment counseling program. The bill sets minimum conditions for probation, including protection orders for victims and mandatory counseling.