Bill > H1807

This bill aims to prevent the act of aiding, supporting, or enticing a child under the age of 18 to run away from the care of their parent, legal guardian, or other responsible party. The bill defines "entice" as luring, inducing, persuading, tempting, inciting, soliciting, coaxing, or inviting a child to run away. The bill establishes penalties for those who knowingly engage in such behavior, with harsher punishments for those who target younger children under the age of 14. Additionally, the bill imposes even stricter penalties for individuals who commit these offenses within 300 feet of educational facilities, such as schools and preschools.