Bill > HB1211

This bill aims to prevent elder abuse by prohibiting individuals with certain criminal convictions from providing in-home care services for compensation. Specifically, the bill amends existing laws to preclude individuals who have been convicted of battery offenses (under IC 35-42-2) or neglect of a dependent (under IC 35-46-1-4) from working in roles such as attendant care services, hospice programs, home health agencies, and personal services agencies. These changes apply to various types of care settings where individuals provide services in a patient's or client's home, including Medicaid-funded and community care programs for elderly and disabled individuals. The bill adds these specific criminal convictions to existing lists of disqualifying offenses, which already included crimes like rape, exploitation of an endangered adult, and theft. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and individuals who violate these restrictions could face penalties, including potential classification as a Class A misdemeanor. The goal is to protect vulnerable populations, particularly elderly and disabled individuals, by preventing those with a history of violent or neglectful behavior from providing direct care services.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1211/details