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Sponsor says 'Let Children Grow Act' would protect age‑appropriate independence
Senate Judiciary Committee · November 5, 2025
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Summary
Senator Gabbardone introduced Senate Bill 277, saying the Let Children Grow Act would prevent parents from being labeled neglectful for allowing age‑appropriate activities (walking, biking, staying home) so long as actions are not grossly negligent.
Senator Gabbardone presented sponsor remarks on Senate Bill 277, the Let Children Grow Act, arguing the bill would protect ordinary, age‑appropriate independence for children from being treated as neglect or abuse. The senator described contemporary "helicopter parenting" and said…
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