H.E.A. 1570, P.L. 244 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1570 … [Read more...] about Family and juvenile law matters
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Family and juvenile law matters
The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1570 on family and juvenile law matters sponsored by Sen. Kyle Walker, Sen, Greg Walker, and Sen. Jon Ford, and authored by Rep. Olthoff. This bill provides: At the meeting on March 13, 2023, Champions for Children testified in favor of the bill. The Indiana Public Defender Council testified against the bill. DCS … [Read more...] about Family and juvenile law matters
Sibling groups in family reunification plans
The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1169 on sibling groups in family reunification plans sponsored by Sen. Kyle Walker, Sen, Greg Walker, and Sen. Jon Ford and authored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill requires a court, in determining whether reunification of a child with a parent, guardian, or custodian from whom the child has been removed is in the child's best … [Read more...] about Sibling groups in family reunification plans
Paternity actions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1172 on paternity actions sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker, Sen. Jon Ford, and Sen. Pol. Author Rep. Clere introduced the bill, explaining that it allows a child to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances and provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in … [Read more...] about Paternity actions
Paternity actions
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1172 pertaining to paternity actions authored by Rep. Clere, Rep. Devon, and Rep. Jackson. The bill allows a child to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances and provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in need of services proceeding or juvenile … [Read more...] about Paternity actions