The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 345 on the termination of parental rights sponsored by Rep. King for amend and vote only. The bill establishes procedures for termination of the parent-child relationship involving a safe haven infant. At last week’s meeting, Chief John Moriarty, Carmel Fire Department, on behalf of the Safe Haven Baby Box Organization and Adoptions for I … [Read more...] about Termination of parental rights
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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
Termination of parental rights
On February 1, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 345 on termination of parental rights authored by Sen. Holdman and Sen. Brown. The bill: Adoptions of Indiana, Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Carmel Fire Department, a foster parent, and the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Judges … [Read more...] about Termination of parental rights
Unlicensed caregiver intervention in juvenile court proceeding
S.E.A. 410, P.L. 68 Effective: July 1, 2022 Defines "unlicensed caregiver" and allows an unlicensed caregiver of a child to file a petition to intervene as a party in a: (1) child in need of services proceeding; or (2) proceeding to terminate the parent-child relationship; concerning the child. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/410 … [Read more...] about Unlicensed caregiver intervention in juvenile court proceeding
Kinship caregiver intervention
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 410 on kinship caregiver intervention, sponsored by Reps. Pressel and Jordan and authored by Sen. Bohacek. The legislation created a definition for “kinship caregiver” and permitted a kinship caregiver to petition to intervene in a CHINS or TPR proceeding. An amendment prepared by the Department of Child Services (DCS) was introduced to change … [Read more...] about Kinship caregiver intervention