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SB 312 — Parents with a disability.
Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to parent the person's child may not be denied or restricted solely because the person has a disability. Establishes procedures to be used in proceedings concerning: (1) custody; (2) parenting time; (3) adoption; (4) foster care; and (5) guardianship; when a parent, prospective parent, prospective foster parent, or prospective guardian is a person with a disability. Requires the department of child services to implement disability awareness training. Provides for the expungement of information relating to the unlawful removal of a child from the home of a person with a disability. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill Text
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Read SB 312 on the official Indiana source →Action History
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First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
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Referred to the House
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Senator Koch added as coauthor
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Cosponsors: Representatives Clere, Porter, Wright
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House sponsor: Representative Ziemke
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Third reading: passed; Roll Call 124: yeas 47, nays 0
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Senator Randolph added as coauthor
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Senator Ford Jon added as second author
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Senator Ford Jon removed as coauthor
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Second reading: ordered engrossed
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Senators Donato and Houchin added as coauthors
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Committee report: do pass, adopted
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Senator Ford Jon added as coauthor
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Senator Stoops added as coauthor
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First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
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Authored by Senator Niezgodski
Sponsors
- Melanie Wright · Cosponsor
- Gregory Porter · Cosponsor
- Edward Clere · Cosponsor
- Cindy Ziemke · Primary
- Eric Koch · Cosponsor
- Lonnie Randolph · Cosponsor
- Erin Houchin · Cosponsor
- Stacey Donato · Cosponsor
- Mark Stoops · Cosponsor
- David Niezgodski · Primary
- J.D. Ford · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Cindy Ziemke
- David Niezgodski Democrat
- J.D. Ford Democrat
Co-sponsors (8)
- Melanie Wright
- Gregory Porter Democrat
- Edward Clere Republican
- Eric Koch Republican
- Lonnie Randolph Democrat
- Erin Houchin
- Stacey Donato Republican
- Mark Stoops
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 139 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kruse | — | Yea |
| Lanane | — | Yea |
| Ruckelshaus | — | Yea |
| Boots | — | Yea |
| Ford J.D. | — | Yea |
| Melton | — | Yea |
| Sandlin | — | Yea |
| Ford Jon | — | Yea |
| Merritt | — | Yea |
| Spartz | — | Yea |
| Breaux | — | Yea |
| Messmer | — | Yea |
| Stoops | — | Yea |
| Mrvan | — | Yea |
| Grooms | — | Yea |
| Houchin | — | Yea |
| Perfect | — | Yea |
| Zay | — | Yea |
| Crane | — | Yea |
| Tallian | — | Not Voting |
| David Niezgodski | Democrat | Yea |
| Greg Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lonnie Randolph | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Freeman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Doriot | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Buchanan | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Garten | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ed Charbonneau | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Bassler | Republican | Not Voting |
| Eric Koch | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Walker | Republican | Yea |
| James Buck | Republican | Yea |
| James Tomes | Republican | Yea |
| Jean Leising | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Raatz | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Busch | Republican | Yea |
| Linda Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Crider | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Bohacek | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Gaskill | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Niemeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Rodric Bray | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Alting | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Mishler | Republican | Yea |
| Stacey Donato | Republican | Yea |
| Susan Glick | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Holdman | Republican | Yea |
| Vaneta Becker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 312 do?
- Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to parent the person's child may not be denied or restricted solely because the person has a disability. Establishes procedures to be used in proceedings concerning: (1) custody; (2) parenting time; (3) adoption; (4) foster care; and (5) guardianship; when a parent, prospective parent, prospective foster parent, or prospective guardian is a person with a disability. Requires the department of child services to implement disability awareness training. Provides for the expungement of information relating to the unlawful removal of a child from the home of a person with a disability. Makes conforming amendments.
- Who sponsors SB 312?
- SB 312 is sponsored by Melanie Wright, Gregory Porter (Democrat), Edward Clere (Republican), Cindy Ziemke, Eric Koch (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Erin Houchin, Stacey Donato (Republican), Mark Stoops, David Niezgodski (Democrat), and J.D. Ford (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 312?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 312?
- Track SB 312 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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