Repeals provisions concerning the: (1) confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; (2) compilation and publication of statistics related to the confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; and (3) making of a false report that a person is dangerous. Modifies a provision concerning a petition to find that an individual is no longer dangerous.
Provides that a person may not advertise: (1) a product containing marijuana; or (2) a marijuana business; on a sign within 1,000 feet of certain places. Provides that the attorney general may seek civil penalties, an injunction, and other costs for violations. Provides that civil penalties shall be deposited in the state general fund.
HB 1618 designates the persimmon as Indiana's official state fruit. This symbolic bill has no practical policy impact and does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups of people. It is purely ceremonial, following Indiana's tradition of designating official state symbols like the state bird or flower. The bill was introduced by Representative Lindauer and coauthored by Representative May in January 2025.
Removes obsolete provisions concerning 2022 appropriations to the Hoosier families first fund (fund). Specifies that money appropriated to the fund for a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, must be expended for a purpose described in the fund statute. Provides that money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, does not revert to the state general fund.
Provides an assessed value deduction for eligible grain processing equipment equal to 100% of the assessed value for assessment dates beginning in 2026. However, limits the deduction to 10 consecutive years in the case of an owner of the equipment who is a grain buyer or warehouse subject to licensing by the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency. Provides a sales tax exemption for equipment used in storing, drying, moving, removing, and handling agriculturally cultivated grain crops.
Defines "revocation of a license". Creates a process in which the director of the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency (agency) determines whether a building or other protected enclosure constitutes a single warehouse that requires one or more licenses. Specifies the documents a person who desires to conduct business as a grain buyer, warehouse operator, or buyer-warehouse (licensee) must submit to the agency to renew a license to operate. Specifies how a business as a licensee may renew its license. Specifies the types of licenses the agency shall issue and how a license may be relinquished. Establishes what information must be included in a financial statement submitted by a licensee to the agency. Removes the ability of the agency to temporarily suspend a licensee's license. Specifies various matters related to on-premises inspections. Permits the director of the agency (director) to call an informal meeting with a licensee. Provides how the director may begin an enforcement action and what information the director must send to the licensee. Provides when the director may revoke a licensee's license and what information the director must share with the licensee. Establishes various notice requirements. Permits the agency to adopt rules. Requires the director to inspect and test all equipment used to test the moisture content of grain purchased from producers once per year. Requires the Indiana grain indemnity corporation board to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and take on various new responsibilities. Addresses various issues with producer premiums. Provides that a grain buyer shall keep accurate and correct records of grain purchased from producers documenting the producer premiums paid by producers. Establishes storage fees to determine storage loss.
HB 1656 would freeze the property tax amount for homeowners aged 65 or older on their primary residence (homestead). It directly affects seniors who own and live in their homes, preventing annual tax increases tied to rising property values. The bill’s key mechanism locks the tax liability at its current level, meaning the bill amount won’t rise even if the home’s assessed value increases. This is a permanent change to the tax calculation for qualifying homeowners, not a temporary measure.
HB 1042 would remove sales tax from feminine hygiene products and adult diapers, making these items tax-free for consumers. The bill directly affects people who purchase these essential hygiene products, particularly those with limited budgets who pay sales tax on everyday necessities. Its key mechanism is a specific exemption listed in the state tax code, eliminating the tax at the point of sale. This policy change aims to reduce the financial burden on buyers of these items without altering broader tax structures.
Requires the department of natural resources to provide free admission to state parks to a Gold Star family member. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to update the Gold Star family member license plate form.
Modifies the definition of "human being" in the criminal code to include an unborn child. Removes applicability language concerning certain abortions in the wrongful death or injury of a child statutes. Clarifies the duress defense relating to culpability. Repeals the section that provides that the homicide chapter does not apply to certain abortions. Removes language from the murder, manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter statutes regarding intentionally killing a fetus. Repeals the crime of feticide. Repeals the section that concerns the applicability of certain crimes related to abortion, the termination of a pregnancy, or the killing of a fetus. Provides that the homicide and battery chapters apply to a victim who is an unborn child.
Abolishes the office of township assessor, effective January 1, 2028. Transfers the duties of the township assessor to the county assessor of the county in which the township is located. Provides that if the office of township assessor becomes vacant before January 1, 2028, the office is abolished and the duties of the township assessor are transferred to the county assessor.
Permits the use of medical cannabis by a person with a serious medical condition as determined by the person's physician and establishes a procedure for the production and distribution of medical cannabis. Makes conforming amendments.
