Requires the owner of a recovery residence to register with the division of mental health and addiction (division). Sets forth the requirements for registration. Requires the division to post a list of registered recovery residences on the division's public website and include certain information concerning each recovery residence. Requires the division to adopt rules concerning: (1) the investigation of certain complaints; (2) the issuance, revocation, and denial of a registration; and (3) any rules necessary to implement these provisions. Allows the division to contract with a nonprofit organization that specializes in recovery residences to administer the registration of recovery residences.
Requires the legislative council to oversee the audit, by an independent public accounting firm, of all accounts, financial affairs, and compliance related matters of all state agencies. Requires the legislative council to direct the legislative services agency to issue requests for proposals for an independent public accounting firm or firms, as necessary, to audit the state agencies. Requires the legislative council to determine which and how many state agencies will be audited each year. Requires the legislative council to provide notice to a state agency that will be subject to audit 30 days prior to the audit. Provides that the legislative council may not authorize a subsequent audit of a state agency until all state agencies have been audited at least once. Provides that when all of the state agencies have been audited at least once, the legislative council may determine which and how many agencies will be audited annually for each calendar year thereafter on a random basis. Provides that the legislative council may authorize a subsequent audit of a state agency that the legislative council determines to be high risk. Requires the legislative council to determine the scope of an audit during the request for proposal process. Lists the state agencies that are subject to audit. Requires the legislative council to publish the results of the audit of each state agency on the general assembly's website.
Prohibits a financial services provider from discriminating in providing financial services to a consumer by using a social credit score as a basis for directly or indirectly: (1) declining to provide to the consumer full and equal access to one or more financial services; or (2) providing the consumer with one or more financial services on less favorable terms and conditions than would otherwise apply to the consumer if a social credit score were not used. Defines "social credit score" for purposes of these provisions. Specifies that the term does not include an analysis that involves a financial services provider's evaluation of any quantifiable risks of a consumer's participation in certain business activities or business associations, if the analysis is based on impartial, financial risk based standards that are: (1) established in advance; and (2) publicly disclosed to customers and potential customers; by the financial services provider. Provides that if a financial services provider refuses to provide, terminates, or restricts one or more financial services with respect to a consumer, the consumer may request from the financial services provider a statement of the specific reasons constituting the basis for the refusal, termination, or restriction. Provides that a financial services provider that receives such a request shall transmit to the consumer a written statement setting forth the specific reasons constituting the basis for the refusal, termination, or restriction. Sets forth requirements regarding the: (1) content of; and (2) means and time frame for submitting; a request or statement under these provisions. Provides that a violation of these provisions constitutes a deceptive act that is actionable under the deceptive consumer sales act only by the attorney general. Provides that a consumer aggrieved by a violation of these provisions may bring a civil action (including a class action) for damages, injunctive relief, or both.
HB 1598 changes how property taxes are calculated for community land trusts (CLTs). It requires that the true market value of both the land and any buildings or structures on it be used for tax assessment, rather than alternative methods. This directly affects CLTs, which own land and lease it to residents for affordable housing, ensuring their property taxes reflect actual market value. The bill aims to create a fairer tax system for these organizations that provide long-term affordable housing.
Requires the treasurer of state (treasurer) to establish and administer a program to assist Indiana companies in obtaining financing from a financial institution for the purchase of company shares by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Allows the treasurer and a financial institution to enter into an agreement under which: (1) the treasurer places a certificate of deposit (CD) with the financial institution at not more than 3% below the comparable Treasury Bill rate; (2) the financial institution makes a loan to a company at a reduced percentage rate of interest that corresponds to the CD's reduced rate of interest; and (3) the rate of interest of both the loan and the certificate of deposit move in tandem for the duration of the loan term.
HB 1166 allocates state funds from the general budget to establish a dedicated therapeutic psilocybin research fund. This bill directly affects researchers and institutions conducting clinical studies on psilocybin for medical purposes, providing them with dedicated funding. The key provision is the specific appropriation from the state general fund to support research into psilocybin's therapeutic applications, without altering existing laws or creating new regulations. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on funding allocation rather than policy changes.
HCR 13 is a concurrent resolution introduced by multiple representatives that symbolically affirms the statement "the American Dream belongs to all of us." It does not create new laws or policies, as concurrent resolutions are typically used for expressing legislative sentiment rather than enacting binding changes. The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee after its introduction on January 28, 2025. It has no direct effect on specific groups or concrete policy mechanisms.
This resolution honors Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and its 50th Annual Area V Leadership Conference. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill was introduced by multiple representatives and passed its first reading in January 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact on constituents or legislation.
HR 7 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) for its 50th anniversary. Introduced by Representative Behning and multiple co-authors, the bill formally honors INPEA's work supporting non-public schools in Indiana. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on legislation, funding, or regulations. The bill was adopted during its first reading on January 28, 2025, as a gesture of appreciation for the association's service.
HR 8 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Munster Fire Department. Authored by Representative Andrade and adopted on January 28, 2025, it formally recognizes the department's century of service to the community. This bill has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is purely ceremonial. It does not create new laws or alter existing regulations.
HB 1655 would ban specific food additives in Indiana, directly affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers who sell products within the state. The bill prohibits the use of listed additives in food preparation and processing, requiring businesses to remove these ingredients from their products. It focuses on concrete policy changes by establishing a clear regulatory restriction on certain substances in the food supply. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Public Health Committee for further review.
Precludes certain individuals who have been convicted of a battery offense or neglect of a dependent from providing certain types of in-home care for compensation.
