H.E.A. 1249, P.L. 158-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1249/ … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
Juvenile
Child services matters
H.E.A. 1257, P.L. 84-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1257/ … [Read more...] about Child services matters
Adoption and foster care matters
H.E.A. 1389, P.L. 43-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1389/ … [Read more...] about Adoption and foster care matters
Family and children matters
On February 9, 2026, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 171 on family and children matters sponsored by Rep. McGuire and authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Walker. The bill: Strength Over Struggle, Inc., Champions for Children Indiana, attorneys, and private citizens testified in support of the bill. Judge Stephanie Campbell of Fountain Circuit Court on behalf of the Indiana … [Read more...] about Family and children matters
Children in need of services
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1036 on children in need of services sponsored by Sen. Rogers and Sen. Pol and authored by Rep. Garcia Wilburn. The bill requires the department of child services (DCS) 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 … [Read more...] about Children in need of services