Adoption of rules

Sec. 9. Rules adopted under this chapter must: (1) include protections for the rights, safety, and welfare of individuals with special needs receiving care from a caretaker under this chapter, including reasonable monitoring and reporting requirements; (2) serve distinct populations, including: (A) the aged; (B) persons with developmental disabilities; and (C) persons with physical disabilities; in a manner that recognizes, and appropriately responds to, the particular needs of the population; (3) not create barriers to the availability of home and community based services under IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11.5 by imposing costly or unduly burdensome requirements on caretakers or other service providers, including: (A) requirements for proof of financial responsibility; and (B) monitoring, enforcement, reporting, or other administrative requirements; and (4) otherwise comply with IC 12-10-10, IC 12-10-11.5, and this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-9.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.