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Legislative Update

Child services matters

March 13, 2026 Filed Under: Juvenile

H.E.A. 1092, P.L. 78-2026

Effective: July 1, 2026

Provides that if a child who is the subject of an adoption petition is also the subject of an open or pending child in need of services (CHINS) or delinquency proceeding, the adoption petition must identify: (1) the court in which the CHINS or delinquency proceeding is open or pending and the cause number; and (2) the case number of the CHINS or delinquency proceeding; if known to the petitioner.

Read the bill at:   https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1092/

Filed Under: Juvenile Tagged With: adoption, CHINS

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