Committee advances bill clarifying children’s ordinary independence is not neglect
The Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to advance House Bill 10‑35, which would clarify that age‑appropriate independent activity (walking, biking, brief periods alone, outdoor play) by children is not, by itself, evidence of neglect unless it amounts to recklessness that endangers safety.
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House Bill 10‑35, introduced by Representative Teschka, cleared the Judiciary Committee on a 10–0 vote after a day of testimony that included educators, family‑policy advocates and defense counsel.
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