A bill for an act relating to child endangerment.

Summary

The bill revises Iowa Code §726.6 to define “child” as any person under 18 and expands the list of conduct that constitutes child endangerment, including physical, mental, and emotional harm, neglect, and allowing dangerous environments. It also establishes felony and misdemeanor penalties based on the severity of the harm. The measure was withdrawn and will not become law unless re‑introduced.

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