H.E.A. 1359, P.L. 198 Effective: July 1, 2018 Makes manufacturing or dealing certain controlled substances resulting in the death of a user: (1) a Level 1 felony if the controlled substance is cocaine, methamphetamine, or a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance; (2) a Level 2 felony if the controlled substance is a schedule IV controlled substance; and (3) a Level 3 felony if … [Read more...] about Drug dealing resulting in death
Change of placement of a child in need of services
S.E.A. 128, P.L. 119 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires that, before changing the out-of-home placement of a child who has been in the same out-of-home placement for at least one year in a CHINS case, the Department of Child Services (department) must file a motion requesting a change in placement and provide notice to the persons affected. Sets forth the procedures for the department … [Read more...] about Change of placement of a child in need of services
Department of Child Services notifications for schools
S.E.A. 135, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires the Department of Child Services to notify the individual designated as the point of contact for a child's school within 72 hours if the child is removed from the child's home. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services notifications for schools
Child support
S.E.A. 179, P.L. 94 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that incarceration of a parent may not be considered to be voluntary unemployment in determining an amount to be ordered for support of a child. Provides that a court may modify the child support order, or approve a proposed modification, without holding a hearing if: (1) a petition to modify a child support order based on … [Read more...] about Child support
Maximum number of foster children
S.E.A. 184, P.L. 12 Effective: July 1, 2018 Increases from five to six the number of children who may be supervised in a foster family home. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/184 … [Read more...] about Maximum number of foster children