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 $1,000 fine. Additionally, if the juvenile is found guilty of inciting a public brawl for the first time, the parent or guardian could be charged with a petty disorderly persons offense, while a second or subsequent offense would result in a disorderly persons offense charge against the parent or guardian.

The penalties outlined in the bill include potential imprisonment and fines, with a disorderly persons offense carrying a maximum of six months in prison and a $1,000 fine, and a petty disorderly persons offense carrying up to 30 days in prison and a $500 fine. The bill aims to hold parents and guardians accountable for their role in the behavior of their minors, thereby promoting better supervision and control over juvenile conduct. The act will take effect upon the enactment of a related bill currently pending before the Legislature.