IndianaSB 128Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)Senate

Improper supervision of a dangerous child.

Sponsored By: David Niezgodski (Democratic)

Failed

Summary

Includes teachers in the definition of "public safety official" for purposes of certain battery offenses. Provides that, if a child commits an offense involving the use of a firearm or that results in bodily injury to another person on school property or a school bus, and the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child: (1) knew or reasonably should have known that the child intended to commit an unlawful act involving the use of a firearm or that might result in bodily injury to another person; and (2) failed to notify law enforcement; the parent, guardian, or custodian commits improper supervision of a dangerous child, a Class A misdemeanor. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the act results in serious bodily injury to another person.

corrections and criminal law

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David Niezgodski

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

    12/11/2025Senate
  2. Authored by Senator Niezgodski

    12/11/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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