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HB 1496 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

State educational institution administration.

Summary
Prohibits use of public funds by a state educational institution for policies or programs and campus activities outside the classroom that: (1) advocate for campus diversity, equity, and inclusion; or (2) promote or engage in political or social activism. Makes related changes.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits public funds for DEI/activism programs, restricting budget allocation for these initiatives under higher education spending.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits public funds for DEI initiatives and campus activism programs, directly restricting educational content and activities in state institutions.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Garrett Bascom
Garrett Bascom
RRepublican
IN
68
Co
Photo of Alex Zimmerman
Alex Zimmerman
RRepublican
IN
67
Co
Photo of Jake Teshka
Jake Teshka
RRepublican
IN
7
Co
Photo of Michelle Davis
Michelle Davis
RRepublican
IN
58