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IN SB 201

died on adjournment

Protecting children from family violence.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper

Description

Amends the definition of "domestic or family violence" to include additional acts or behaviors that are not necessarily physical. Prohibits a court from returning certain children to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian unless appropriate safety conditions are ordered. Requires the office of judicial administration to develop a training program, which must include certain topics relating to domestic or family violence. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Introduced
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Status date
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Latest action
2026-01-08 — First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • James Tomesauthor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-08

    Authored by Senator Tomes

  2. 2026-01-08

    First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services

    reading-1,referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/sb0201

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