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IN HB1190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Martin Carbaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Classifies group homes for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities as "Class 2 structures" under Indiana building code
  • Applies to dwellings housing no more than 4 individuals who reside independently of their families and have a qualifying disability
  • Requires the dwelling to also house a caregiver and the caregiver's family
  • Class 2 structures are subject to residential building standards rather than more stringent commercial requirements
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Group homes for individuals with disabilities. Provides that a dwelling for: (1) not more than four individuals who reside independently of their families and who have a mental illness or developmental disability; and (2) a caregiver and the caregiver's family; is a Class 2 structure.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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