Improper supervision of a dangerous child bill addresses penalties for parents who fail to prevent their child from committing certain offenses.

The bill defines "public safety official" to include teachers and expands the definition of battery offenses. It also creates a new offense for improper supervision of a dangerous child, where parents or guardians can be charged if they fail to notify law enforcement of their child's intent to commit a crime involving a firearm or bodily injury, and the child commits such a crime on school property or a school bus. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Level 6 felony if serious bodily injury results. Effective July 1, 2026.

Improper supervision of a dangerous child bill addresses penalties for parents who fail to prevent their child from committing certain offenses.

The bill defines "public safety official" to include teachers and expands the definition of battery offenses. It also creates a new offense for improper supervision of a dangerous child, where parents or guardians can be charged if they fail to notify law enforcement of their child's intent to commit a crime involving a firearm or bodily injury, and the child commits such a crime on school property or a school bus. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Level 6 felony if serious bodily injury results. Effective July 1, 2026.