Provides that, not later than July 1, 2026, the department of natural resources shall study the economic and environmental impact of the state acquiring and protecting the Cardinal Greenway.
Makes changes to requirements for the readoption of administrative rules. Repeals, merges, consolidates, or otherwise modifies various boards, commissions, committees, councils, authorities, and funds. Removes certain appointed members from various boards, commissions, and districts. Modifies the appointing authority for particular funds, boards, and councils. Provides that the professional licensing agency may adopt and enforce procedural rules for the administration of a board if the rule: (1) will affect multiple boards; and (2) is not inconsistent with any rule adopted by the affected board.
HB 1463 requires Medicaid to cover specific group pregnancy services for eligible enrollees. This bill directly affects pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid and healthcare providers offering these services. The key provision mandates that Medicaid cover defined group-based prenatal care programs, such as support groups or educational sessions, as specified in the bill. It does not change eligibility criteria but ensures these structured group services are included in standard Medicaid benefits.
This Senate Resolution formally recognizes the Jack Laurie Group's 75th anniversary, honoring their contributions to the community. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate on January 21, 2025, following its introduction by Senator Qaddoura. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
Requires the Indiana University School of Medicine to collect data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease and establish a Parkinson's disease registry. Requires health care providers to report a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and a related condition to the registry, and, if a patient agrees to the reporting, additional information concerning the medical treatment. Requires the health care provider to provide certain information to a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or a related condition and to receive either permission or a denial to provide other information concerning the diagnosis and treatment. Requires that the information be confidential. Provides immunity to a person that provides information for the registry. Specifies persons that can obtain information from the registry.
HR 4 is a resolution introduced by Representative Andrade to formally celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Munster Chamber of Commerce. This procedural bill serves as a symbolic recognition of the chamber's milestone without creating new laws, imposing requirements, or altering policies. It does not affect any specific group or provide funding, as it is solely a commemorative gesture. The resolution was introduced and passed in its first reading on January 21, 2025.
HCR 10 is a concurrent resolution honoring Chief Steven Orusa for his service upon his retirement from the Fishers Fire Department. It formally recognizes his contributions through a resolution adopted by both legislative chambers. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses legislative appreciation for Chief Orusa's retirement.
This bill (HR 5) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Lawrenceburg High School Lady Tigers varsity soccer team on their athletic achievements. It does not create any new policies, laws, or financial obligations - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the team's accomplishments. The resolution directly affects the team as recipients of the formal recognition. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal or practical impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.
SB 487 extends the expiration date of the existing hospital assessment fee to June 30, 2027. This means hospitals currently subject to the fee will continue paying it until the new deadline, rather than an earlier date. The bill does not change the fee amount, collection method, or eligibility requirements - only the timing of when the fee will expire.
Provides that a person may not advertise a product containing marijuana or a marijuana business by any medium within the borders of Indiana. 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.
Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.
Beginning January 1, 2026, provides that from June 21 through September 23 (in addition to the period from December 1 through March 15, under current law) of any year, an electric or gas utility may not terminate residential electric or gas service for an individual who is eligible for and has applied for assistance from a home energy assistance program administered by the lieutenant governor. Amends the same section of the Indiana Code as follows: (1) Prohibits an electric, gas, or water utility from terminating service for any residential customer on any of the following days: (A) A Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. (B) A legal holiday. (C) Any day, or after noon on the day preceding any day, during which customer service representatives of the utility are not available to respond to customer inquiries during regular business hours. (2) Strikes a provision that authorizes the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to establish a reasonable rate of interest that a utility may charge on the unpaid balance of a delinquent customer bill. (3) Prohibits an electric, gas, or water utility from charging or collecting a deposit or reconnection fee as a condition of, or in connection with, restoring service to a residential customer after a termination of service for nonpayment. Requires the IURC to amend, not later than December 31, 2025, its administrative rules as necessary to conform the rules to these provisions. Requires a utility to: (1) amend its residential tariffs as necessary to conform the tariffs to these provisions; and (2) file with the IURC a petition for approval of each amended tariff; not later than June 15, 2025. Requires a utility that: (1) is under the jurisdiction of the IURC for the approval of rates and charges; and (2) provides residential electric, natural gas, water, or wastewater utility service at retail to customers and low income customers in Indiana; to report to the IURC on a quarterly basis certain data concerning customer accounts and low income customer accounts. Provides that the first reports submitted to the IURC must include the required information with respect to the third calendar quarter of 2025. Provides that: (1) a utility shall report all required information in the aggregate and in a manner that does not identify individual customers and low income customers; and (2) the IURC may not require utilities to disclose confidential and proprietary business information without adequate protection of the information. Requires the IURC to adopt rules to implement these provisions. Provides that, beginning in 2026, the IURC shall annually compile and summarize the information received from utilities for the previous calendar year and include the summary in the IURC's annual report.
