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SB 128 IN

Improper supervision of a dangerous child.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Dec 11, 2025

Latest action (Dec 11, 2025) First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

Summary

Includes teachers in the definition of "public safety official" for purposes of certain battery offenses. Provides that, if a child commits an offense involving the use of a firearm or that results in bodily injury to another person on school property or a school bus, and the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child: (1) knew or reasonably should have known that the child intended to commit an unlawful act involving the use of a firearm or that might result in bodily injury to another person; and (2) failed to notify law enforcement; the parent, guardian, or custodian commits improper supervision of a dangerous child, a Class A misdemeanor. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the act results in serious bodily injury to another person.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Dec 11, 2025 Authored by Senator Niezgodski · upper
  2. Dec 11, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · upper
Subjects
CHILDREN AND MINORS; Children in Need of Services (CHINS)CHILDREN AND MINORS; Crimes Against ChildrenCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Firearms and Weapons OffensesFIREARMS AND WEAPONSMARRIAGE AND FAMILY LAW; Child Support, Custody, and VisitationSCHOOLS; Teachers

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