This bill establishes penalties for parents or legal guardians of juveniles who demonstrate willful or wanton disregard in supervising their children, leading to delinquent behavior. Specifically, if a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent for engaging in improper behavior that results in property damage, the parent or guardian may face a fine of $1,000. Additionally, if the juvenile is adjudicated for a first offense of inciting a public brawl, the parent or guardian could be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, while a second or subsequent offense would result in a disorderly persons offense for the parent or guardian.

The penalties outlined in the bill include a fine of $1,000 for property damage, a petty disorderly persons offense for a first public brawl offense, and a disorderly persons offense for subsequent public brawl offenses. A disorderly persons offense can lead to imprisonment for up to six months and a fine of up to $1,000, while a petty disorderly persons offense can result in up to 30 days of imprisonment and a fine of up to $500. The bill is set to take effect upon the enactment of related legislation.