S.E.A. 171, P.L. 116-2026 Effective: March 5, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/171/ … [Read more...] about Family and children matters
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Children in need of services
H.E.A. 1036, P.L. 37-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Requires the department of child services, subject to certain procedural safeguards, to have in-person contact with an alleged victim of child abuse or neglect: (1) before concluding an assessment; and (2) before dismissing or terminating a pending child in need of services case with the juvenile court. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Children in need of services
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H.E.A. 1257, P.L. 84-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1257/ … [Read more...] about Child services matters
Department of child services
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1092 on department of child services authored by Rep. DeVon. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: The Indiana Department of Child Services, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, and Indiana Public Defender Council testified in support of the bill. Sports Betting Alliance testified but … [Read more...] about Department of child services
Child services matters
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1257 on child services matters authored by Rep. McGuire. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: Champions for Children Indiana and several members of the public testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Department of Child Services testified but remained neutral. The amended bill passed 1 … [Read more...] about Child services matters