Sen. Liz Brown

Prohibits a state agency or a state official from imposing on a charitable organization any filing or reporting requirements that are more stringent or burdensome than those imposed by, or authorized under, state or federal law. Provides that this limitation does not apply: (1) to requirements imposed in connection with: (A) state grants or contracts; or (B) fraud investigations; or (2) in connection with an enforcement action against a specific charitable organization.

Decreases the number of experiential practice hours required to obtain a license as a marriage and family therapist or a therapist associate. Specifies that the hours must be completed during at least 12 months.

Defines "safe haven infant". Provides that a licensed child placing agency may not take certain actions against an individual based upon the individual's immunization status. Allows the emergency medical services provider to notify either the department of child services (department) or a licensed child placing agency to take custody of a safe haven infant. Requires the department and a licensed child placing agency to contact certain agencies to determine if the safe haven infant has been reported missing. Provides that a safe haven infant is presumed eligible for Medicaid. Establishes procedures for termination of parent-child relationship involving a safe haven infant. Requires the department's attorney or a licensed child placing agency to file a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship not later than 15 days after taking custody of the safe haven infant. Requires a licensed child placing agency to place the safe haven infant with a preapproved adoptive parent. Provides that both parents' consent to termination of the parent-child relationship is irrevocably implied without further court action if, after at least 28 days, neither parent petitioned the court for custody. Requires that a putative parent notice be published and provides specific language for the notice. Requires an affidavit of publication of the putative parent notice to be filed with the court. Prohibits the court from inquiring about the reason for the parents' absence. Provides that a prospective adoptive family may only be charged certain costs by the licensed child placement agency.

Removes a requirement that dentists and dental hygienists pay a $20 compliance fee when renewing a license that is deposited into the dental compliance fund (fund). Provides that money in the fund is to be used to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Indiana Code chapter concerning the regulation of dentists (as opposed to the Indiana Code article concerning dentists).

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Highway 27 over I-70 as the "Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge Margret G. Robb upon her retirement from the Court of Appeals of Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the National Rifle Association on the occasion of its 152nd annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Eddie Langford upon his retirement and thanking him for 29 years of exceptional service to the Indiana Senate.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Hoosier Women Artists program.