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Panel advances bill to speed and expand reporting on child fatalities and near‑fatalities
Summary
House Bill 12 64 to align Indiana’s reporting on child fatalities with federal CAPTA requirements and make summary information available within 90 days advanced after emotional testimony from a foster parent and support from child welfare providers.
Representative Ryan Lauer introduced House Bill 12 64 and an amendment clarifying that any information disclosed from the Department of Child Services must comply with federal law. Lauer said the bill aligns Indiana reporting with the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), improves timeliness and includes protections for victims and ongoing investigations.
“Federal law under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act…requires public disclosure of findings or information for all child fatalities or near…
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