Revision: Nov. 13, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
Rep. Scherr, Rock. 26
March 17, 2025
2025-1038h
09/08
Amendment to HB 257-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Endangering Welfare of a Child or Incompetent. Amend RSA 639:3, I to read as follows:
I. A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent if he [knowingly] recklessly endangers the welfare of a child under 18 years of age or of an incompetent person by [purposely] recklessly violating a duty of care, protection or support he owes to such child or incompetent, or by inducing such child or incompetent to engage in conduct that endangers his health or safety.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.
2025-1038h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill amends the mental state applicable to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.