Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0201 — A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning family law and juvenile law.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

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 administration to develop a training program, which must include certain topics relating to domestic or family violence. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services

  2. Authored by Senator Tomes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0201 do?
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 administration to develop a training program, which must include certain topics relating to domestic or family violence. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB0201?
SB0201 is sponsored by James Tomes (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0201?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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