Indiana Bills

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 109: Artisan distillers.

Amends the permitting for craft manufacturers to participate in a trade show or exposition from a maximum of 45 days per year to a maximum of 60 events per year. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1413: Rape kits.

Establishes the rape kit backlog fund to provide funding for assisting law enforcement agencies and testing labs in eliminating the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the state police department to provide grants to law enforcement agencies and testing labs to help eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the state police department to make an annual report to the general assembly. Provides that before January 1, 2027, every law enforcement agency and testing lab shall process certain rape kits in their possession that are not completely processed as of July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SCR 31: Recognizing the Allen County Bicentennial.

SCR 31 is a concurrent resolution recognizing Allen County's 200th anniversary (bicentennial). It formally acknowledges the historical milestone of Allen County, Indiana, without creating new laws or affecting any specific policies, people, or programs. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose requirements or change existing regulations. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Heine and passed its first reading with a voice vote on March 25, 2025.

passed both · Indiana · House Mar 25, 2025

HCR 29: Recognizing the Divine Nine chapters of Indiana.

This concurrent resolution formally acknowledges the presence and contributions of the Divine Nine chapters (historically Black Greek-letter organizations) in Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Indiana legislature. The resolution directly honors these student organizations' chapters operating within the state. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on government actions or individual rights.

passed both · Indiana · House Mar 25, 2025

HCR 31: Recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month.

HCR 31 is a symbolic resolution designating May as Lupus Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The resolution was introduced by Representative Harris and supported by multiple senators, passing its first reading with a voice vote. This type of resolution serves only to highlight an issue without implementing concrete changes.

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SCR 29: Recognizing National Agriculture Day.

SCR 29 is a concurrent resolution recognizing National Agriculture Day and highlighting agriculture's economic impact on Indiana. It does not create new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture to honor the sector's contributions. The resolution was adopted by the House with a voice vote and is now pending in the Senate. This type of resolution directly affects no specific individuals or entities, as it serves only to acknowledge a day and industry.

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SR 47: Recognizing Hoosier Retail Workers.

SR 47 is a symbolic Senate Resolution recognizing Hoosier retail workers for providing essential services across Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it formally honors retail employees through a legislative expression of appreciation. The resolution was unanimously adopted by voice vote on March 24, 2025, following its introduction by Senator Qaddoura. This type of resolution serves only to acknowledge contributions without altering any legal obligations or funding.

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 388: 1977 pension and disability fund.

Increases the basic monthly pension benefit payable to a member of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund who retires after June 30, 2025, with 20 years of service. Increases the contribution rate of fund members. Provides that a municipality, a unit, an airport authority, a school corporation, or a charter school may require certain members of the public employees retirement fund to continue as members of that fund instead of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1585: Cemetery perpetual care fund.

Exempts certain veteran focused nonprofit cemeteries from certain deposit and trustee requirements with respect to a perpetual care fund. Provides that certain nonprofit cemeteries must deposit into the perpetual care fund $30 for every niche in the cemetery.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Indiana · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1531: Various immigration matters.

Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or a postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain acts, the attorney general shall defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution throughout the action. Clarifies that the enforcement of federal immigration laws may be carried out by federal, state, or local law enforcement. Removes the mens rea standard in the statute concerning governmental entities or postsecondary institutions violating the citizenship and immigration status information and enforcement of federal laws chapter. Provides that a governmental body that has the custody of an individual who is the subject of an immigration detainer request shall: (1) provide the judge authorized to grant or deny the individual's release on bail notice that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (2) record in the individual's case file that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (3) comply with the immigration detainer request; and (4) inform the individual that the individual is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer request. Provides immunity to a governmental body or an employee of a governmental body for any action taken concerning an immigration detainer request. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that a governmental entity has not complied with an immigration detention request, the attorney general may bring a court action to: (1) enjoin an act or practice constituting a violation of an immigration detention request; and (2) impose a civil penalty for noncompliance with an immigration detention request. Provides that if the attorney general determines a governmental body did not comply with an immigration detention order, upon the advice of the attorney general, the governor may order that state funding and grants be withheld to the governmental body for up to one year. Requires a judge who receives notice that an individual is subject to an immigration detainer request to ensure that the notice of the immigration detainer request is recorded in the court's record. Prohibits an employer from knowingly or intentionally recruiting, hiring, or employing an unauthorized alien. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable causes exists that an employer has recruited, hired, or employed an unauthorized alien, the attorney general may enjoin the action and seek the suspension of the employer's operating authorizations. Requires a parole sponsor to submit certain information to the state department of revenue annually. Provides that the state department of revenue shall retain the information submitted by parole sponsors and may share the information with the attorney general. Provides that a governmental entity that employs a prosecuting official is entitled to investigative costs and costs in an indecent nuisance action.

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 310: Feasibility study of energy audit of state government campus.

Allows the Indiana department of administration to award a contract not later than December 31, 2025 for a feasibility study concerning conducting an energy audit on the: (1) Indiana state capitol building; and (2) Indiana government center north and south buildings. Provides that the study's cost must be less than $100,000.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Indiana · House Mar 24, 2025

HR 37: Recognizing March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

HR 37 designates March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month, officially recognizing the month to promote public education about brain injuries. This procedural bill has no funding or policy changes; it solely serves to raise awareness through a congressional designation. It directly affects the public and brain injury advocacy groups by highlighting the issue during that month. The bill was introduced by Representative Errington and co-sponsored by multiple representatives on March 24, 2025.

Sue Errington (D) · 23 co-sponsors

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