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HB 1164

  • Indiana House Bill
  • 2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Disclosure of child abuse and neglect reports.

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Bill Subjects

Children And Minors, Department Of Child Services

Abstract

Provides that an individual who makes a legally required report of suspected child abuse or neglect may bring a civil action against the department of child services if the department discloses the individual's report in a manner not authorized by law. Provides that the individual may recover: (1) actual damages resulting from the disclosure; and (2) reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs.

Bill Sponsors (1)

Sue Errington

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 34
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Jan 08, 2020

House

Authored by Representative Errington

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

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  • Referral-Committee
judiciary

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced House Bill (H) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: HB1164.01.INTR.FN001 PDF

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