Rules adopted under this chapter must:

1. (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. (2) serve distinct populations, including:

   1. (A) the aged;
   2. (B) persons with developmental disabilities; and

   3. (C) persons with physical disabilities;

      in a manner that recognizes, and appropriately responds to, the particular needs of the population;

3. (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:

   1. (A) requirements for proof of financial responsibility; and
   2. (B) monitoring, enforcement, reporting, or other administrative requirements; and

4. (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.