Harming or Neglecting Children

Added specific examples of injuries that constitute harm, including sprains, dislocations, cartilage damage, fractures, brain or spinal cord damage, intracranial hemorrhage, asphyxiation, suffocation, drowning, deadly weapon injuries, burns, scalding, cuts, lacerations, punctures, bites, disfigurement, loss of body function, and significant bruises or welts.

Clarified that 'willful' refers to intent to perform an action rather than intent to achieve a specific result or cause injury.

Added 'significant bruises or welts' to the list of injuries that may constitute excessive corporal discipline.

Updated the religious medical treatment exception to clarify that it does not prevent reporting, investigation, or court-ordered medical services when the child's health requires them.

Revised the neglect definition to specify that allowing unsupervised activities is only neglectful if it constitutes willful and wanton conduct that endangers the child's health or safety.

Set the effective date of the act to July 1, 2025.