2023 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1189: Child fatality information.

Legislative Summary

Child fatality information. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department shall provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities after consulting with the county attorney about the potential for specific, material harm to a criminal investigation or prosecution. Allows a person to bring a cause of action to seek judicial review of the department's decision not to disclose additional information. Makes technical and conforming changes.

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Bill History

1/10/2023
Authored by Representative Lauer
House of Representatives
1/10/2023
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
House of Representatives
1/12/2023
Representatives Olthoff and Schaibley added as coauthors
House of Representatives
1/12/2023
Representative Jackson added as coauthor
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/10/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Family, Children and Human Affairs(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/10/2023165.0 KB