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Neutral Bill Feb 26, 2026

Family and children matters.

Requires child services to notify adoption courts about open CHINS (child in need of services) cases. Allows adoption consent to be given via video call with an attorney present. Lets courts grant post-adoption contact between birth parents and adoptive families.

https://openstates.org/in/bills/2026/SB171/
Scott Baldwin State Senator
Child welfare & foster care Courts & judicial system
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