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IN SB0130
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bohacek
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AI Summary
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Guardian ad litem programs, court appointed special advocate (CASA) programs, their employees, volunteers, and contracted guardians ad litem receive immunity from civil liability when children are placed on waiting lists for services due to caseload constraints
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Immunity does not apply if placement on the waiting list results from gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct
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Amends Indiana Code sections IC 31-32 (family law and juvenile law) and IC 34-30 (civil liability immunity)
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
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Passed Senate Committee on Civil Law with a 4-1 vote on January 18, 2018
Legislative Description
Court appointed child advocate immunity. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or volunteer for a guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program; and (4) an individual acting as a contracted guardian ad litem; when a child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services.
Last Action
Representative Olthoff added as cosponsor
2/12/2018