House Bill

HB 1152

Child fatality information.

In plain English

Requires the department of child services to share certain information with the public about child deaths and near deaths. Allows the department, if asked, to give out more information about these cases, as long as certain requirements are met. Also makes technical and conforming changes.

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Official digest

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 may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services, March 3, 2025Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Ryan Lauer, Greg Walker, Stacey Donato, Michael Crider

Co-authors and co-sponsors: Dale DeVon, Julie McGuire, Carolyn Jackson

Roll-call votes

1 recorded vote, oldest first. Third-reading votes decide whether a bill passes a chamber; amendment votes and procedural motions are listed too.

House · Feb 18, 2025

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1152 - Lauer - 3rd Reading

Passed

84 yes11 no5 did not vote

Republicans: 57 yes, 10 no, 3 did not voteDemocrats: 25 yes, 1 no, 2 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 noNot matched to a current member: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (84)

No (11)

Did not vote (5)

Source: Open States, compiled from the Indiana General Assembly's official roll calls. The official record at iga.in.gov controls. Spot an error? Let us know.