In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Harry Benton
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Referred to Rules Committee
Feb 10, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the crime of endangering a child's life or health to include leaving a child under 12 alone. It defines “unattended” as being without a person 12 or older, or out of that person's sight, and sets penalties from a misdemeanor to a felony, especially if the child dies. The change is intended to better protect younger children from neglect.
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