House Bill

HB 1264

Child fatality information.

In plain English

Requires the department of child services to share certain information about child deaths and near deaths with the public. Allows the department to give out more information about these cases when someone asks, if certain requirements are met, and makes other changes.

Written by AI from the official digest below, and checked only by automated rules. If they differ, the official digest and bill text control.

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, January 27, 2026Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Ryan Lauer, Tyler Johnson

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

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 · Jan 22, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1264 - Lauer - 3rd Reading

Passed

92 yes0 no8 did not vote

Republicans: 62 yes, 0 no, 7 did not voteDemocrats: 29 yes, 0 no, 1 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (92)

Did not vote (8)

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.