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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 endangers the welfare of a child under 18 years of age or of an incompetent person by purposely 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.
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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 recklessly endangers the welfare of a child under 18 years of age or of an incompetent person by 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.