On February 9, 2026, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 171 on family and children matters sponsored by Rep. McGuire and authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Walker. The bill: Strength Over Struggle, Inc., Champions for Children Indiana, attorneys, and private citizens testified in support of the bill. Judge Stephanie Campbell of Fountain Circuit Court on behalf of the Indiana … [Read more...] about Family and children matters
jurisdiction
Juvenile court jurisdiction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1249 on juvenile court jurisdiction sponsored by Sen. Freeman and authored by Rep. Zimmerman and Rep. Bascom. The bill adds the unlawful carrying of a handgun, if charged as a felony, to the list of offenses over which a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction, if committed by a juvenile that is 16 or 17 … [Read more...] about Juvenile court jurisdiction
Juvenile court jurisdiction
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1249 on juvenile court jurisdiction authored by Rep. Zimmerman. The bill adds the unlawful carrying of a handgun, if charged as a felony, to the list of offenses over which a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction, if committed by a juvenile that is 16 or 17 years old. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys … [Read more...] about Juvenile court jurisdiction
Public safety
H.E.A. 1014, P.L. 218-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Makes certain provisions concerning juvenile court jurisdiction retroactive. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1014 … [Read more...] about Public safety
Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
H.E.A. 1121, P.L. 3-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile delinquency proceedings on Indiana military property. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1121 … [Read more...] about Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases