Provides that when the department of child services (department) or a licensed child placing agency takes custody of a child who is voluntarily left with an emergency services provider or in a newborn safety device, the department or licensed child placing agency shall: (1) not later than 72 hours after taking custody of the child, contact each licensed child placing agency in Indiana and request that the licensed child placing agency inform the department of any suitable prospective adoptive parent for the child known to the licensed child placing agency; and (2) collaborate with licensed child placing agencies to identify a prospective adoptive parent for the child. Requires the department to: (1) request that the Indiana department of health conduct one or more searches of the putative child registry on behalf of the child before a petition is filed to terminate parental rights with regard to the child, with at least one request being made not earlier than 30 days after the estimated date of birth of the child; and (2) notify an individual identified as a potential father by the registry search that the individual's consent to termination of the parent-child relationship will be irrevocably implied if the individual does not file a paternity action with regard to the child. Provides that when considering an out-of-home placement for the child during child in need of services proceedings, if a court, the department, or the licensed child placing agency is unable to locate a suitable and willing relative (or de facto custodian, if applicable) with whom to place the child, the court or the department shall consider placing the child with a prospective adoptive parent before considering any other placement for the child. Requires that a child's case plan include certain information.
Prohibits a sexually violent predator or an offender against children from working in any setting where the offender: (1) has more than incidental and occasional contact with a child who is not accompanied by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; (2) has supervisory or disciplinary power over a child; or (3) is expected to touch a child on a more than incidental and occasional basis.
Repeals provisions concerning municipal elections in small towns located outside Marion County, including provisions that allow for the creation of a town election board. Provides that a municipal election in a certain town or city with a population of less than 3,500 may be held only in an even-numbered year and only at the same time as a primary or general election. Requires the county election board to conduct the elections. Specifies that an officeholder in a municipality whose term was scheduled to expire on November 2, 2027, is entitled to remain in office until a successor is elected on November 7, 2028, qualified, and begins the successor's term on January 1, 2029. Makes conforming amendments.
Provides that a local health department, the health and hospital corporation of Marion County, a county, a municipality, or a township may not adopt or enforce a law, rule, ordinance, or resolution that prohibits or regulates, including by requiring a license, permit, or fee, the sale of lemonade or other nonalcoholic beverages from a stand on private property by an individual who is less than 18 years of age. Provides that the individual who operates the stand must comply with certain requirements. Provides that a stand is not considered a food establishment and does not require a certified food protection manager. Provides that the governing documents of a homeowners association may not prohibit or regulate, including by requiring a permit or fee, the sale of lemonade or other nonalcoholic beverages from a stand on property located in the subdivision by an individual who is less than 18 years of age. Provides that a homeowners association: (1) does not owe a duty of care to persons participating in a beverage sale; and (2) is not liable for any injury to persons participating in a beverage sale; except for willful or wanton acts or gross negligence of the homeowners association.
This bill creates a new state agency called the Hoosier Scam Prevention Board to combat fraud and deceptive practices in Indiana. The board would be established under the state's existing administrative structure to coordinate efforts against scams affecting residents and businesses. Its primary function would involve developing strategies to prevent fraud and potentially providing resources to help victims. The legislation is currently in its early stages and has been referred to the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee for review.
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish and administer a medical school loan forgiveness pilot program (program) for the purpose of attracting physicians to practice medicine in Indiana. Establishes the medical school loan forgiveness fund (fund). Sets forth criteria for the program. Requires the department to, not later than November 1, 2026, and each November 1 thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the general assembly regarding the program. Makes an appropriation to the fund.
Requires a landlord to adopt a policy requiring individuals who apply for certain employment positions that include access to the rental premises during the term of a tenant's lease to submit to a national criminal history background check before the landlord may hire the prospective employee.
HB 1286 requires the Department of Environmental Management to create and publish a public registry listing businesses or organizations that discharge PFAS chemicals into the state's waters. This directly affects facilities or entities releasing these chemicals, such as industrial sites or wastewater treatment plants. The key mechanism is the mandatory public listing of dischargers, increasing transparency about PFAS pollution sources. The bill aims to provide clear information for the public and regulators about PFAS contamination pathways.
Provides that the gasoline license tax and the special fuel license tax must be imposed at the rate in effect on June 30 of the prior state fiscal year multiplied by the lesser of: (1) the statutory index factor; or (2) 1.02. Provides that the gasoline use tax rate shall be the lesser of the amount as computed under current law or the gasoline use tax rate on June 30 of the prior state fiscal year multiplied by 1.02. Repeals an expired subsection.
This bill prohibits ordinary people from making arrests without police involvement, directly affecting anyone who might attempt a "citizen's arrest" under current law. It would replace existing provisions with a clear ban on such arrests, removing the ability for non-law enforcement individuals to detain others. The bill makes no exceptions or additional requirements, focusing solely on eliminating the practice. (Note: As a procedural bill, this summary reflects the abstract's stated prohibition without additional mechanisms.)
Provides that the purchasing agency of a governmental body must use a purchasing procedure when purchasing services. Provides that a purchasing agent may only make a purchase without soliciting bids or proposals if the purchase qualifies for a special purchase. Requires a contract between a state elected official's office and a contractor to include language disclosing if, in the 12 months preceding the execution of the contract, the contractor or an officer or director of the contractor made a contribution to the state elected official's campaign. Requires a state elected official's office to execute an addendum to a contract if the contractor or an officer or director of the contractor makes a contribution to the state elected official's campaign after the contract is executed and before the end of the contract's term.
HB 1290 requires the state election division to collect information about potential upgrades to its campaign finance computer system. This bill directly affects the election division, as it mandates them to gather details for evaluating a new system. The key provision is a requirement to research and document options for an upgraded system, not to purchase or implement one. The bill is currently in the committee referral stage and does not make any immediate changes to election software or processes.
