A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or funding.

Law Requiring Counties to Have Project Lifesaver Program

This law makes it necessary for each county in Indiana to start and maintain a Project Lifesaver program.

What This Bill Does

• Requires every county in Indiana to create and maintain a Project Lifesaver program.
• Tells the division of disability and rehabilitative services to ensure counties follow this rule.
• Needs the division to report to the general assembly about how well the counties are following the rules.

Who It Names or Affects

• All Indiana counties
• People with disabilities who might wander or get lost

Terms To Know

Project Lifesaver program

A program that helps find people with disabilities who may wander and become lost.

Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services

An agency in Indiana responsible for ensuring compliance with disability-related programs.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if a county fails to comply.
• It is unclear how much funding will be provided to counties to start and maintain the program.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Project Lifesaver program requirement for counties.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

Project Lifesaver program requirement for counties.

Requires each county to establish and maintain a Project Lifesaver program. Tasks the division of disability and rehabilitative services with ensuring compliance, and requires the division to report to the general assembly.