Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1264: Child fatality information.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1264 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child fatality information. Primary sponsor: Ryan Lauer (Republican), Tyler Johnson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Tyler Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Dale DeVon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Carolyn Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Julie McGuire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
- Referred to the Senate
- Representative DeVon added as coauthor
- Representative Goss-Reaves removed as coauthor
- Senate sponsor: Senator Johnson T
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 77: yeas 92, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Representatives Goss-Reaves, Jackson C, McGuire added as coauthors
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Authored by Representative Lauer
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs