Provides that a person having the care of a dependent child who is less than 10 years of age, whether assumed voluntarily or because of a legal obligation, who knowingly or intentionally leaves the child unattended for an unreasonable amount of time commits neglect of a dependent, a Class A misdemeanor. Makes conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced House Bill (H): 5-2-22-1, 20-26-5-11.2, 31-9-2-84.8, 31-34-12-9, 35-46-1-4