# Indiana SB 201: Protecting children from family violence.

Indiana SB 201, Protecting children from family violence., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) Senate bill sponsored by James Tomes (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-08 (First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana SB 201
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Protecting children from family violence.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-08
- Last action: 2026-01-08, First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
- Sponsor: James Tomes (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: family and children services
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the definition of "domestic or family violence" to include additional acts or behaviors that are not necessarily physical. Prohibits a court from returning certain children to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian unless appropriate safety conditions are ordered. Requires the office of judicial administration to develop a training program, which must include certain topics relating to domestic or family violence. Makes technical and conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: James Tomes (Republican), Senate

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-08: First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services (Senate)
- 2026-01-08: Authored by Senator Tomes (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0201/versions/SB0201.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 179: Indiana department of transportation. (signed)
- SB 204: Various education matters. (signed)
- SB 185: Alcohol and tobacco matters. (signed)
- SB 80: Code publication. (signed)
- HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales. (signed)
- HB 1406: Tax and fiscal matters. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0201/versions/SB0201.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [SB 179: Indiana department of transportation.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB179-2026)
- [SB 204: Various education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB204-2026)
- [SB 185: Alcohol and tobacco matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB185-2026)
- [SB 80: Code publication.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB80-2026)
- [HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1424-2026)
- [HB 1406: Tax and fiscal matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1406-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB201-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).