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ID S1279
Bill
Status
4/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes references to "legal guardian" from multiple Idaho Code sections to eliminate financial liability imposed on guardians in child support, delinquent child costs, and restitution matters
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Clarifies that a guardian must have both legal and physical custody to be liable for failure to supervise a child under section 32-1301
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Replaces "legal guardian" language with "other legally obligated person" in sections relating to child support orders and cost reimbursement for juvenile detention and care
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Establishes that parents and guardians without legal custody cannot be held liable for a minor's conduct under sections covering retail theft, fireworks damage, and sex offender registration failures
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Makes conforming technical amendments across nine Idaho Code sections to ensure consistent application of guardian liability standards
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove references to legal guardians so as not to impose financial liability; and to clarify that a guardian must have legal and physical custody to be liable for failure to supervise a child.
H&W
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/12
4/3/2012