Amends the definition of neglected juvenile under GS 7B-101, so that it is not considered neglect of a juvenile if a parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker allows the juvenile to engage in independent activities, including those described, without adult supervision if a reasonable and prudent parent would consider the independent activity safe and appropriate based on the juvenile's age, maturity, and physical and mental abilities.
REVISE NEGLECTED JUVENILE DEFINITION.
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AN ACT TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF NEGLECTED JUVENILE TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES.Intro. by Lee, Chaudhuri, Burgin.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 581
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Bill S 581 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 31 2025 - View Summary
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