H.E.A. 1001, P.L. 165 Effective: §§184-186 effective July 1, 2021 § 184-185 - Amends Ind. Code § 31-19-26.5-3 and 5 to require adoption subsidy payments for a child with special needs in therapeutic foster care to be not less than 50% of the per diem rate for the child in foster care. 186 Adds Ind. Code § 31-19-26.5-10 to require DCS in certain cases to enter into written agre … [Read more...] about State budget
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Adoption
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1448 sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown, Sen. Koch, and Sen. Busch regarding adoption. The bill removes certain residency requirements for individuals seeking to adopt a child. The bill also allows a petition for adoption to be filed with the clerk of court having probate jurisdiction in a county where an attorney maintains an office. The bill a … [Read more...] about Adoption
Adoption; grandparent visitation
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1448 on adoption and grandparent visitation authored by Rep. Torr. The bill: Provides that venue for a proceeding concerning a petition to appoint a legal guardian that is anticipated to be uncontested is in the county in which the attorney for the petitioner maintains an office. Provides that venue for a proceeding for appointment of a … [Read more...] about Adoption; grandparent visitation
Adoption petitions in any county
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1562, which would permit filing of adoption petitions in any county. Rep. Carbaugh, author, introduced the bill and explained this legislation would permit an adoption petition to be filed in any probate court in Indiana, which would permit petitioners to go to the most efficient court. He explained his adoption case … [Read more...] about Adoption petitions in any county
Expiration of contact preference forms
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 268 on expiration of contact preference forms, authored and presented by Sen. Michael Young. The bill provides adoptees can receive information regarding birth parents after the birth parent has died regardless of the date of the adoption. The bill also eliminates the use of contact preference forms for adoptions finalized after June 30, … [Read more...] about Expiration of contact preference forms