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.