Bill > H1449

This bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 269 of the General Laws, establishing a penalty for parents, legal guardians, or caretakers who fail to report the death of a minor child. Specifically, if an individual in one of these roles knows that a minor child under their care has died and does not notify law enforcement or emergency medical personnel within twenty-four hours of the death, they could face imprisonment in state prison for up to five years, or a fine of up to ten thousand dollars along with imprisonment in jail or a house of correction for up to two and a half years. This measure aims to ensure timely reporting of child deaths to authorities.