Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1318: Physical examinations in CHINS investigations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1318 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Physical examinations in CHINS investigations. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Jackson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Representative Patterson added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that if the department of child services (department) receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is less than five years of age, a department caseworker: (1) shall physically examine the child's head, face, arms, legs, chest, and back for bruises or contusions; and (2) if the caseworker finds evidence of abuse, shall: (A) immediately take the child into custody; (B) cause color photographs to be taken of the areas of trauma visible on the child, unless a law enforcement agency is obligated to do so; (C) cause a medical examination of the child to be performed; and (D) if medically indicated, cause a radiological examination of the child to be performed. Provides that if the department receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is not less than five years of age, the department may have a: (1) health screening; or (2) medical examination; of the child conducted. Provides that the department is responsible for the cost of the health screening or medical examination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Julie McGuire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Lindsay Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Vanessa Summers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Patterson added as coauthor
- Representatives McGuire, Summers added as coauthors
- Authored by Representative Jackson C
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs