· IN legislature · 2026

Protecting children from family violence.

Amends the definition of "domestic or family violence" to include additional acts or behaviors that are not necessarily physical. Prohibits a court from returning certain children to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian unless appropriate safety conditions are ordered. Requires the office of judicial administr…

Sponsor

Jim Tomes (R-IN)

Introduced

2026-01-08

Policy area

Law

Latest action

First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services