Indiana HB1035 defines "independent activity" and clarifies that a child is not considered in need of services solely for engaging in such activities.

Indiana HB1035 amends the Indiana Code to define "independent activity" as activities like traveling on foot, by bicycle, or by public transportation, playing outdoors, remaining at home, or remaining in a stationary vehicle, when done by a child without supervision. The bill specifies that a child is not considered a child in need of services solely because a parent or guardian allows the child to engage in an independent activity, unless the parent or guardian is reckless in doing so.

Indiana HB1035 defines "independent activity" and clarifies that a child is not considered in need of services solely for engaging in such activities.

Indiana HB1035 amends the Indiana Code to define "independent activity" as activities like traveling on foot, by bicycle, or by public transportation, playing outdoors, remaining at home, or remaining in a stationary vehicle, when done by a child without supervision. The bill specifies that a child is not considered a child in need of services solely because a parent or guardian allows the child to engage in an independent activity, unless the parent or guardian is reckless in doing so.