The House Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1273 on child welfare task force, authored by Rep. DeVon. The bill: The following testified in support of the bill: Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy, Firefly Children and Family Alliance, Bashor Children’s home, National Youth Advocate Program, Indiana Association of Education for Young C … [Read more...] about Child welfare task force
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Reporting of child abuse or neglect
At a prior meeting, the House Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1412 on reporting of child abuse or neglect, authored by Rep. Cash and Rep. Olthoff. The bill: Testimony in support of the bill was offered by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Indiana and a member of the public. IU Health and Riley Hospital for Children and a member of the public o … [Read more...] about Reporting of child abuse or neglect
Age verification for material harmful to minors
S.E.A. 17, P.L. 98 Effective: July 1, 2024 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/17 … [Read more...] about Age verification for material harmful to minors
Child caring institutions and group homes
S.E.A. 169, P.L. 109 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that certain individuals at least 18 years of age but less than 21 years of age that reside, or have previously resided, at a residential facility are included in the definitions for "child", "child abuse or neglect", and "victim of child abuse or neglect". Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Child caring institutions and group homes
Reunification plan for a child in need of services
S.E.A. 171, P.L. 19 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends the circumstances under which reasonable efforts to reunify a child with the child's parent, guardian, or custodian or preserve a child's family are not required. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/171 … [Read more...] about Reunification plan for a child in need of services