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IN HB1106
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ethan Manning
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AI Summary
- Child care providers subject to enforcement actions remain eligible to receive voucher payments until a final administrative determination finds their license or eligibility is no longer in good standing
- Child care centers may operate without licensure by registering as child care ministries under IC 12-17.2-6, and directors must meet specified qualifications including a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, 15 credit hours in child development, or 5 years of administrative experience
- Department of Child Services must create and periodically update a medical history form to collect children's personal medical history and known family medical history from biological parents
- Courts must order biological parents with visitation or parenting time rights to complete the medical history form when a child is removed from the home and placed in out-of-home care, and may temporarily suspend visitation if parents fail to comply without good cause
- False reporting of child abuse or neglect is elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony if the alleged conduct, if true, would constitute certain felonies under IC 35-42 (offenses against persons), IC 35-46 (family offenses), or other felony offenses against children
Legislative Description
Various family matters.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
1/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Family, Children and Human Affairs1/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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