IN HB1086

Relocates child abuse and neglect reporting requirements from Title 31 (family law) to Title 35 (criminal law) of the Indiana Code, specifically creating new IC 35-42-6

Establishes a comprehensive definition of "victim of child abuse or neglect" including children with serious physical/mental impairment from parental neglect, victims of specified sex offenses, children exposed to obscene performances, and children born with fetal alcohol syndrome or controlled substances in their system

Requires any person with reason to believe a child may be a victim of child abuse or neglect to immediately make a verbal report to the Department of Child Services or local law enforcement

Mandates that staff members at institutions, schools, facilities, or agencies must notify the individual in charge, who must then ensure a report is made

Classifies knowing failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect as a Class B misdemeanor, with an additional Class B misdemeanor penalty for institutional staff who fail to notify superiors