Improper supervision of a dangerous child.
Summary
Includes teachers in the definition of "public safety official" for purposes of certain battery offenses. Provides that, if a child commits an offense involving the use of a firearm or that results in bodily injury to another person on school property or a school bus, and the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child: (1) knew or reasonably should have known that the child intended to commit an unlawful act involving the use of a firearm or that might result in bodily injury to another person; and (2) failed to notify law enforcement; the parent, guardian, or custodian commits improper supervision of a dangerous child, a Class A misdemeanor. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the act results in serious bodily injury to another person.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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David Niezgodski
DDemocratic
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