The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1434 concerning the Department of Child Services sponsored by Sen. Head and Sen. Holdman. This legislation (1) provides for background checks for host homes used in the collaborative care program, (2) exempts DCS staff from social work licensure in the same manner as other state agencies, (3) repeals duplicative Regional … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
Juvenile
Various criminal law matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1304 pertaining to various criminal law matters sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Randolph. Author Rep. McMillin introduced the bill and an amendment that was adopted by consent. The amended bill passed committee 6-3. A summary of the amendment is as follows: Requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to track the number of juveniles … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
Various criminal law issues
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues, sponsored by Sen. Steele. Fifteen testified on the the legislation including Judge Mary Willis, President, Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and Linda Brady, President, Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana. Judge Willis focused on potential use of restraints for juveniles … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues
Mid-Session: Family & Juvenile Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 324 Various child support matters 1/29/15 Do Pass –A 2/3/15 Engrossed 2/5/15 Passed 48-0 McNamara SB 352 Identifying information for adoptions 1/15/15 Do Pass 1/20/15 Engrossed 1/22/15 Passed 46-3 Steuerwald, McMillin SB 564 Status of marriage study 2/9/15 Do Pass –A 2/12/15 Engrossed 2/17/15 Passed 38- … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Family & Juvenile Law
Various criminal law issues
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues authored by Reps. McMillin and Steuerwald. Rep. McMillin introduced an amendment incorporating a number of changes to the original legislation. The bill with amendments reads as follows: includes the amendment adopted last week permitting the use of Vivitrol for substance abuse, alcohol or o … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues