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2000 SESSION

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HB 175 Parental liability for acts by minor resulting in damage to property.

Introduced by: Whittington W. Clement | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Parental liability for acts by minor resulting in damage to property in excess of $2,500, injury or death. Creates liability for the parents of a minor child if: (i) the child was living with the parent or parents, (ii) the parent or parents knew or should have known the child had a propensity to commit a willful or malicious act and (iii) the parent or parents failed to use reasonable efforts to prevent the child’s actions.


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