Bill > HB1106

This bill addresses various family and child care matters, introducing several key provisions. It allows child care centers to be exempt from licensure if they comply with child care ministry requirements, and establishes new qualifications for child care center directors, which include having specific educational backgrounds or professional experience in early childhood education. The bill creates a standardized medical history form that biological parents must complete when a child is placed in an out-of-home placement, with potential consequences for failing to do so, such as temporary suspension of visitation rights. The legislation also modifies provider eligibility rules for voucher payments, ensuring that providers remain eligible during enforcement actions until a final determination is made about their license or standing. Additionally, the bill adjusts regulations around child care centers and ministries, expanding registration options and creating more comprehensive reporting and investigation protocols. The bill also changes the classification of false reporting about child abuse or neglect, making it a Level 6 felony under certain circumstances, such as when the alleged conduct would constitute a serious offense against a child. These changes aim to enhance child safety, improve transparency in child care settings, and ensure more comprehensive medical and background information is available for children in out-of-home placements.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1106/details