Parents may face legal liability for damages caused by their children's willful or malicious conduct.
AN ACT relating to parental liability; creating and amending provisions related to parental liability as specified; and providing for an effective date.
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Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Guggenmos, Heiner, Knapp, Larsen, L, Ottman
Increases parental liability penalties and damages for minors' destructive acts, failure to exercise control, and non-compliance with court orders and school policies.
Effective: July 1, 2026
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2/13/2026(House)
H Did not Consider for Introduction
2/11/2026(House)
H Received for Introduction
2/11/2026(LSO)
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No roll call votes recorded.