ID H0757

Defines "medical neglect" as failure to seek appropriate health care services for a life-threatening condition that a reasonable person would recognize as requiring medical attention, applying to both children and vulnerable adults.

Establishes that parents, guardians, or custodians shall not be held to have committed medical neglect when they are actively seeking health care, have made reasonable efforts to obtain services, or when no abuse/neglect finding exists after screening.

Protects caregivers from medical neglect allegations when the health condition is a known complication of diagnosis/treatment and the recommended care offers limited benefit, treatment side effects may outweigh benefits, conflicting medical recommendations were received, or alternative medical treatment was sought.

Amends both Section 16-1602 (Child Protective Act definitions) and Section 39-5302 (vulnerable adult protective services definitions) to add parallel medical neglect provisions.

Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026.