Indiana House Bill 1189 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-12 - Representative Jackson added as coauthor
Pending: House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Child fatality information. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department shall provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities after consulting with the county attorney about the potential for specific, material harm to a criminal investigation or prosecution. Allows a person to bring a cause of action to seek judicial review of the department's decision not to disclose additional information. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Child fatality information.

Rep. Ryan Lauer [R]

Rep. Julie Olthoff [R]

Rep. Donna Schaibley [R]

Rep. Carolyn Jackson [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-12	House	Representative Jackson added as coauthor
2023-01-12	House	Representatives Olthoff and Schaibley added as coauthors
2023-01-10	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
2023-01-10	House	Authored by Representative Lauer

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1189/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1189/#1.INTR