HB1357

Child services provider background checks.

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Indiana HB1357 mandates background checks for employees of child services providers every four years.

Indiana HB1357 introduces requirements for background checks for employees of child services providers. Employees of preventative providers, home-based family preservation services, child caring institutions, group homes, and child placing agencies must undergo a background check every four years. The bill also requires applicants for licenses to disclose any felony or misdemeanor convictions or charges related to child health and safety. The Department of Child Services will conduct criminal history checks and notify applicants of any relevant records. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 9

10:00 AM

Senate Family and Children Services Hearing

Jan 14

8:30 AM

House Family, Children and Human Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Signed by the Governor

Mar 3

House

Public Law 62

Feb 27

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore