H.E.A. 1036, P.L. 37-2026
Effective: July 1, 2026
Requires the department of child services, subject to certain procedural safeguards, to have in-person contact with an alleged victim of child abuse or neglect: (1) before concluding an assessment; and (2) before dismissing or terminating a pending child in need of services case with the juvenile court.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1036/