HB 257 (2025)
Criminalize child neglect
Summary:
"Charlotte's Law," which establishes the crime of criminal neglect and defining it as the denial of necessary care for reasons other than poverty. The bill sets felony penalties if the neglect results in the child's death, serious bodily injury, or if the offense is repeated.
Status:
Public Hearing Date:
01/22/2025 11:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 301-303
Want hearing dates, vote records or the full bill text? See more on the Statehouse website
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=324&inflect=2
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