Establishes offenses for aggravated endangering the welfare of a child and child death due to neglect.
New York A11664 amends the penal law to establish the offenses of aggravated endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. Aggravated endangering the welfare of a child occurs when a parent or guardian fails to provide adequate care, supervision, or guardianship to a child under 17, leading to harm or a substantial risk of harm. Aggravated endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death involves a parent or guardian's negligence causing the death of a child under 17.
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