The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1009 authored and presented by Rep. Rowray on court ordered pregnancy and childbirth expenses sponsored by Sen. Brown and Sen. Alexander. The author, Rep. Rowray, introduced the bill which amends Ind. Code § 31-14-17-1 to require the court to order the father to pay at least 50% of mother’s reasonable childbirth and pregnancy exp … [Read more...] about Court ordered pregnancy and childbirth expenses
Family
Adoptions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1560 on adoptions authored and presented by Rep. Rowray. The bill requires a court to expedite certain adoption proceedings. The bill also permits a consent to adoption to be executed or acknowledged in court, in person or by video conferencing. The legislation provides a consent to adoption may be withdrawn not later than 15 … [Read more...] about Adoptions
Mid-Session: Family Law
The following family law bills passed out of their originating house: HB 1009 Discretionary child support during pregnancy HB 1407 Parental rights HB 1560 Adoptions … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Family Law
Gender transition procedures for minors
The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee heard SB 480 on gender transition procedures for minors authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Charbonneau. The bill prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor) that are intended to alter the gender of the minor or delay … [Read more...] about Gender transition procedures for minors
Adoptions
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1560 on adoptions authored by Rep. Rowray. The bill requires a court with probate jurisdiction to process properly filed adoption petitions not later than 10 business days after the petition is filed with the clerk of court and provides that a consent to adoption may be withdrawn not later than 48 hours after the consent to adoption is signed. … [Read more...] about Adoptions