HB 1035: Permissible unsupervised activity.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Defines "independent activity". Provides that a child is not a child in need of services solely because a parent, guardian, or custodian allows the child to engage in an independent activity unless the parent, guardian, or custodian is so reckless in allowing the child to engage in the independent activity that it endangers the child's health or safety given the child's maturity, condition, and ability. Provides a defense for neglect of a dependent that the accused person reasonably believed that an independent activity was not dangerous.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 24, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. February 24, 2026Public Law 20
3. February 18, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 12, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 12, 2026Signed by the Speaker
6. February 11, 2026Returned to the House without amendments
7. February 10, 2026Senator Clark added as third sponsor
8. February 10, 2026Senators Buck, Glick, Pol added as cosponsors
9. February 10, 2026Senator Koch added as second sponsor
10. February 10, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 149: yeas 48, nays 0
11. February 9, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossed
12. February 5, 2026Committee report: do pass, adopted

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