Amendment 2024-0855h to HB1012 (2024)

Exempting from criminal penalty certain parenting decisions intended to encourage a child's independence and freedom.


Revision: Feb. 28, 2024, 2:34 p.m.

Rep. A. Murray, Hills. 20

February 23, 2024

2024-0855h

05/06

 

 

Amendment to HB 1012-FN

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 

1  New Paragraph; Endangering the Welfare of a Child; Exception for Certain Parenting Decisions.  Amend RSA 639:3 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:

VII.  It is not a violation of this section for parents to allow children to take reasonable risks to further their development as independent human beings.

2024-0855h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill provides that a parent shall not be guilty of endangering the welfare of a child for allowing the child to take reasonable risks to further their development as an independent human being.