'Caylee's Law' Would Require Parents to Report Missing Children Within 18 Hours
In reaction to the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial, new legislation introduced requiring parents to report missing children quickly.
"Caylee Anthony's Law," legislation introduced by State House Rep. B.J. Pak of Lilburn this week, would require parents to report a missing child within 18 hours. “Many, including myself, were outraged by the outcome of Casey Anthony’s trial,” said Rep. Pak. in an emailed release. “We felt that justice was never served for the death of Caylee." HB 974 has two measures: Parents or guardians of children under the age of 13 would be required to stay in contact or to verify the child's safety. If 18 hours pass without contact of verification, parents must report the child as missing to law enforcement. "Willful, knowing or criminal negligent" failure to report would carry a penalty of one to 10 years in prison, according to the release. The …
