HB22-1090
Reasonable Independence For Children
Concerning allowing a child reasonable independence to engage in activities without finding that the child is abused or neglected.
Session:
2022 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Children & Domestic Matters
Under current law, a child is neglected or dependent if the child's environment is injurious to the child's health or welfare. The act clarifies that a child is not neglected when allowed to participate in certain independent activities that a reasonable and prudent parent, guardian, or legal custodian would consider safe given the child's maturity, condition, and abilities.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)