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SB0128Introduced in the Senate

Improper supervision of a dangerous child.

IntroducedSenate Corrections & Criminal Law

Introduced by David Niezgodski, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Improper supervision of a dangerous child. 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.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

December 11, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Niezgodski

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

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