IN HB1180

Establishes a family member care tax credit for resident individuals equal to 100% of qualifying care expenses, the taxpayer's income tax liability, or $5,000, whichever is least, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.

Defines eligible family member care expenses as amounts paid for household services, housing modifications, or care for a qualifying relative living in the taxpayer's home for more than 50% of the taxable year to enable them to avoid long-term care facility placement.

Requires the bureau of aging to collaborate with nonprofit community-based agencies to develop grant proposals for establishing at least three grandparent visitation and elderly kinship care navigator pilot projects across northern, central, and southern Indiana regions.

Specifies that pilot project navigators must understand state agency systems, work with local providers, track caregiver concerns, establish relationships with bureau staff, and provide referrals for grandparent visitation assistance and legal representation.

Requires annual reports to the legislative council and governor on pilot project implementation beginning one year after launch, with recommendations on reducing barriers and statewide expansion; pilot project implementation contingent on nonstate or private funding; section expires January 1, 2014.