The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 26 authored by Sen. Steele on children in need of services. The bill creates a presumption that a child is a child in need of services if the child is living in the same household as an adult who (1) committed certain offenses, or (2) has been charged with certain offenses and is awaiting trial.
Marion Superior Court Judge Marilyn Moores and the Department of Child Services testified in support of the bill concept but raised issues of concern. The bill is expected to be amended on second reading. The bill passed 9-0.
Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2016/bills/senate/26