This bill modifies child endangerment laws to include specific scenarios and penalties.

This bill amends child endangerment laws by defining "child" as any person under 18 years of age. It specifies that a person who knowingly has control or unsupervised access to a minor child commits child endangerment if they are a legal parent or guardian. It also outlines various scenarios of child endangerment, including allowing a child to be present where illegal substances are manufactured, and failing to provide necessary care. Penalties range from aggravated misdemeanors to class "B" felonies, depending on the severity of the endangerment.

This bill modifies child endangerment laws to include specific scenarios and penalties.

This bill amends child endangerment laws by defining "child" as any person under 18 years of age. It specifies that a person who knowingly has control or unsupervised access to a minor child commits child endangerment if they are a legal parent or guardian. It also outlines various scenarios of child endangerment, including allowing a child to be present where illegal substances are manufactured, and failing to provide necessary care. Penalties range from aggravated misdemeanors to class "B" felonies, depending on the severity of the endangerment.