Indiana HB1152: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning family law and juvenile law. SUMMARY: Child fatality information. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning family law and juvenile law. SUMMARY: Child fatality information. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Sponsors

• Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
• Doug Miller (R, HD-048)
• Timothy O'Brien (R, HD-078)
• Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032)

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2026: Public Law 53
2. March 3, 2026: Signed by the Governor
3. February 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 26, 2026: Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 25, 2026: House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 362: yeas 81, nays 2
6. February 25, 2026: Signed by the Speaker
7. February 24, 2026: Motion to concur filed
8. February 20, 2026: Returned to the House with amendments
9. February 19, 2026: Third reading: passed; Roll Call 201: yeas 41, nays 4
10. February 17, 2026: Amendment #3 (Walker K) prevailed; voice vote

Votes

• HB1152.04.ENGS.CON01 (February 25, 2026): 81 yea, 2 nay, passed
• HB1152.03.COMS (February 19, 2026): 41 yea, 4 nay, passed
• HB1152.02.COMH (January 20, 2026): 87 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1152?

HB1152 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.

What does HB1152 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning family law and juvenile law. SUMMARY: Child fatality information. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.

What is the status of HB1152?

Signed into law as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Public Law 53 (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1152?

Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1152?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1152