Resolve, to Study Laws Regarding Endangering the Welfare of a Child

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This bill changes the laws about the crime of endangering a child's welfare in Maine. It clarifies that the crime occurs when someone recklessly violates their duty to care for or protect a child. The bill also creates harsher penalties, making it a Class C crime if the child suffers serious injury and a Class B crime if the child dies due to this reckless violation.

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D · PrimeJoseph Baldacci
D · CoJoseph Rafferty

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