HB1185 Relative to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
Relative to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
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Your Wallet
Bill was killed. No change to current law.
Your Community
Existing child welfare protections remain in place.
Your Freedom
No change to current criminal statutes.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 3
Sponsor
Jay Markell (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified the criminal statute on endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent person. Killed by voice vote (ITL), leaving current child endangerment laws unchanged.
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