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Parental accountability ordinance passes in split decision

The Covington News

Jun 3, 2026

Parental accountability ordinance passes in split decision

A new ordinance that could hold parents/guardians criminally liable for their children's actions has officially passed within Covington city limits. Council members voted 4-2 to pa…

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