The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1099 on safe haven infants and foster youth sponsored by Sen. Donato. Author Rep. DeVon introduced the bill and explained that it provides that the maximum age for a safe haven infant is 60 days of age, repeals the definition of “abandoned child”, amends the definition of “foster youth”, and makes conforming changes … [Read more...] about Safe haven infants and foster youth
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Juvenile justice matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1403 on juvenile justice matters sponsored by Sen. Crider. Author Rep. McNamara gave background on the bill noting that Youth Justice Oversight Committee (YJOC) was created in 2022 to address juvenile justice reform. The bill at that time required formation of committees, development of reports, and pilot programs. With the completion of those … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice matters
Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1121 on concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases sponsored by Sen. Brown. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile proceedings on Indiana military property. The bill applies … [Read more...] about Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
Mid-Session: Juvenile Law
The following juvenile law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 281 Expungement HB 1098 Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative HB 1099 Safe haven infants and foster youth HB 1121 Concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military bases HB 1273 Child welfare task force HB 1403 Juvenile justice matters HB 1605 … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Juvenile Law
Juvenile justice matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1403 on juvenile justice matters, authored by Rep. McNamara. The overlying bill focuses on juvenile justice reform and the Youth Justice Oversight Committee (YJOC) by doing the following: The bill was amended by consent to remove references to the pilot program from the juvenile behavioral health competitive grant pilot program. The … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice matters