Urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on public policy the tasks of: (1) studying beer and wine distribution in Indiana; and (2) making recommendations to provide parity in the laws and administrative rules applicable to beer and wine distributors.
Requires the Indiana medical licensing board to accept and review complaints concerning physician collaborative practice agreements with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Provides that an APRN may only: (1) operate in collaboration with a licensed practitioner who specializes in the same practice area as the advanced practice registered nurse; and (2) practice within the scope of the APRN's specialty. Allows a physician to enter into a collaborative agreement with more than four APRNs but prohibits the physician from collaborating with more than four APRNs at the same time.
Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally engages in the use of an abortion inducing drug, including Mifepristone or Misoprostol, on a pregnant woman without the knowledge or consent of the pregnant woman, commits a Level 5 felony. Prohibits a person from knowingly or intentionally sending Mifepristone or Misoprostol to another person located in Indiana, if the other person located in Indiana possesses the Mifepristone or Misoprostol. Provides that each offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a Level 6 felony for subsequent offenses. Adds Mifepristone and Misoprostol to the list of Schedule IV drugs.
Provides that a voter may vote at a primary election: (1) only if the voter has properly and timely affiliated with a political party; and (2) held by the political party with which the voter affiliates. Allows an individual, not later than December 31 before the date of a primary election, to affiliate with a political party at the time of voter registration or by submitting a party affiliation form. Requires each county voter registration office to mail a party affiliation form to particular voters not later than September 1, 2025. Specifies a notice that must be sent to certain voters who register to vote but do not list a political party affiliation. Makes conforming amendments.
Provides that an individual who meets certain conditions is eligible for the resident tuition rate as determined by a state educational institution. Requires such an individual to verify that the individual meets the criteria to receive the resident tuition rate.
Provides that an individual who is an Indiana resident and cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card to obtain driving privileges. Sets forth the requirements to obtain a driving privilege card. Provides that a driving privilege card may not be used as identification for any state or federal purpose (other than to confer driving privileges), for the purpose of voting, or to verify employment. Requires an individual who holds a driving privilege card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle operated by the individual who holds the driving privilege card in the amount required by law. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not disclose certain information unless presented with a lawful court order or judicial warrant. Requires an applicant for a driving privilege card or driving privilege card renewal to sign up for selective service. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to submit an annual report to the legislative council and the interim study committee on roads and transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.
Provides that when a court issues a restitution order against an employee beneficiary of the state police benefit system (system), the prosecuting attorney must bring an action requesting garnishment of amounts that the employee beneficiary is entitled to receive under the system. Requires the court to order the trustee to take certain actions if the court finds that the restitution order has been issued and has not been fully satisfied or discharged.
HB 1228 creates a new discounted hunting license bundle specifically for disabled veterans. The bill provides a yearly deer hunting license and a turkey hunting license at a reduced cost. This directly affects disabled veterans who hold qualifying service-connected disability ratings, offering them affordable access to these specific hunting opportunities. The key mechanism is a dedicated license bundle with lower fees compared to standard licenses.
Requires a sheriff to provide a copy of a jail commissary fund's receipts and disbursements to the county fiscal body on a monthly basis, due not later than the fifth day of the following month. (Under current law, a copy must be provided on a semiannual basis, due on July 1 and December 31 of each year.) Requires a sheriff to appear in person before the county fiscal body once each year to present an annual report on a jail commissary fund's receipts and disbursements. Makes a technical correction.
HB 1236 authorizes the city of Crown Point to impose a food and beverage tax on local sales. This bill directly affects businesses selling food or drinks within Crown Point and residents who purchase them. The legislation enables the city to establish and collect this tax, though specific rates or exemptions are not detailed in the current text. As a procedural authorization bill, it does not create the tax itself but permits the city to do so through future local action. The bill is currently in committee referral and has not yet been voted on.
Requires each school corporation to place a durable poster or framed picture representing the text of the Ten Commandments in each school library and classroom.
HB 1237 designates the Indiana bat as Indiana's official state mammal. This symbolic bill directly affects all Indiana residents by formally recognizing this native species as a state emblem. The key provision is the legislative designation itself, with no additional policy changes or mechanisms beyond naming the bat. It is a non-substantive, ceremonial measure focused on state symbolism.
