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HB 655·OH·house

Create the offense of neglect of parental duties

In CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Williams
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 4, 2026

Summary

The bill would make it a crime for a parent or guardian to fail to provide necessary care, supervision, or support to a child. It targets adults responsible for children, aiming to strengthen child protection. The measure is currently referred to a committee in the Ohio House.

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