H.E.A. 1340, P.L. 77 Effective: §6 effective April 20, 2023; July 1, 2023 Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1340 … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Department of Child Services
Family and juvenile law matters
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
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
Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1282 on limitation of liability for DCS contractors sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Tyler Johnson. Author Rep. Chris Judy presented the bill, which expands the limitation on civil liability for actions taken by non-profit DCS contractors in the course of their contractual obligations. This does not apply for wanton negligent, knowing, or … [Read more...] about Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
Department of Child Services
The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1340 on Department of Child Services sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker and Sen.Donato and authored by Rep. DeVon. This bill provides: The bill was amended to add provisions about the prescription of psychotropic medication at a child caring institution or group home. Representatives from DCS and Indiana Association of Resources … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services