States / Indiana / HB 1036

HB 1036 Enacted

Children in need of services.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires the department of child services, subject to certain procedural safeguards, to have in-person contact with an alleged victim of child abuse or neglect: (1) before concluding an assessment; and (2) before dismissing or terminating a pending child in need of services case with the juvenile court.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Dec 1, 2025
Last action
Feb 26, 2026 — Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Momentum
100 · Very high