Bill > HB488

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for the offense of endangering the welfare of children. It expands the definition of "person supervising the welfare of a child" to include not just parents and guardians, but any person who provides care, education, training, or control of a child. Notably, the bill adds a new provision requiring parents, guardians, or other persons supervising a child under 18 to report the disappearance of the child to law enforcement within 24 hours, with failure to do so constituting a criminal offense. The bill also increases the grading of the offense if the child was under 6 years old at the time. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections for children and hold those responsible for their care more accountable.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=488