Indiana Bills

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1602: Various food matters.

Provides that a recipient may appeal to the legislative body an enforcement action issued or taken by a local health officer under IC 16-20-1 in response to a food establishment inspection. Adds provisions concerning limited meat product sales. Prohibits a grocery store from selling, offering for sale, or distributing an alternative meat product misbranded as a meat product. Requires a food manufacturer to label alternative meat products as "THIS IS AN IMITATION MEAT PRODUCT".

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1539: Education matters.

Requires a public school to do the following: (1) Notify a parent of a student not later than 24 hours after the student makes an allegation that an employee of the public school engaged in misconduct. (2) If the public school determines that an allegation is unsubstantiated or otherwise dismissed, provide written notification to the employee and parent of the student not later than 14 days after the determination. Amends the definition of "bullying". Provides that certain discipline rules adopted by the governing body of a school corporation include timetables for reporting of bullying incidents to the parents of both the targeted student and the alleged perpetrator not later than one business day after the incident is reported. (Current law provides reporting of bullying incidents not later than five business days after the incident is reported.) Requires the governing body of a school corporation to: (1) require a school corporation to determine the severity of an incident of bullying and whether the incident may warrant transfer of the victim or the alleged perpetrator to another school in the school corporation; and (2) require a school corporation to approve the transfer of a victim or the alleged perpetrator of an act of bullying to another school in the school corporation under certain circumstances.

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 121: Restrictions on using nets or traps for minnows.

Prohibits the use of specific devices to take minnows from a waterway unless certain conditions are met. Provides an exemption for bait dealers and individuals with a scientific purposes license. Requires, not later than July 1, 2030, that the department of natural resources submit a report to legislative council regarding Sugar Creek's environmental condition and the status of the fish and wildlife population at Sugar Creek.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1472: Annexation of residential development.

Allows the town of Plainfield in Hendricks County to annex: (1) a noncontiguous residential development; and (2) the right-of-way of a public highway connecting the development to the town. Provides that the annexation is initiated by: (1) the homeowner's association board petitioning the town legislative body for annexation of the residential development; and (2) the town legislative body adopting a resolution approving initiation of the annexation process. Provides that the Town of Plainfield redevelopment commission may only enact a housing tax increment financing district in Liberty Township in Hendricks County if the district is approved by a resolution passed by the Mill Creek School Corporation.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1186: Law enforcement matters.

Provides that a correctional professional is considered a public safety officer for purposes of determining eligibility for line of duty death benefits. (Current law provides that a correctional officer is considered a public safety officer for determining eligibility line of death benefits.) Provides, with certain exceptions, that a law enforcement officer, including a constable, school resource officer, special deputy, or reserve officer, who has completed a pre-basic course but who has not completed Tier I or Tier II basic training requirements may not exercise police powers outside the jurisdiction of the appointing law enforcement agency. Provides that a school resource officer who has completed Tier I or Tier II basic training has statewide jurisdiction. Provides that all deputies, excluding reserve deputies and jail deputies, employed by the Marion County sheriff's office on July 1, 2025, shall be certified by the law enforcement training board (board) as Tier II law enforcement officers. Requires the Marion County sheriff's office to submit to the board a list of deputies who have successfully completed at least the minimum basic training requirements at the Marion County Sheriff's Office Academy. Makes changes to the definition of a "law enforcement officer" for purposes of mandatory training for law enforcement officers. Increases the penalty for criminal recklessness from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. Specifies that the immunities and limitations on liability that apply to a law enforcement officer (and the officer's employing agency) acting within the officer's jurisdictional area also apply to an officer (and employing agency) acting outside the jurisdictional area under certain circumstances. Makes pointing a firearm by a passenger in a vehicle whose driver is committing criminal recklessness a Level 6 felony under certain circumstances. Provides that a school resource officer may pursue a person who flees from a school resource officer after the school resource officer has, by visible or audible means, including the operation of the school resource officer's siren or emergency lights, identified themself and ordered the person to stop. Adds a hospital police department to the definition of police departments required to provide police officers with certain rights.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1032: Foreign interests.

Prohibits a prohibited person from entering into a contract for the provision of goods or services with the state, a state agency, and a political subdivision. Provides that a local hospital authority or corporation is excluded from a political subdivision for purposes of a prohibition on contracts with certain foreign owned companies and individuals. Requires agents acting on behalf of certain countries of concern to register with the attorney general. Requires schools and school corporations in Indiana to disclose certain foreign gifts and contracts. Requires public and private postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana to disclose certain foreign gifts and contracts. Prohibits certain individuals and business entities from acquiring: (1) an interest in business entities governed under Indiana law; and (2) real property located in Indiana. Provides that a prohibited person shall not act as an instrumentality of a foreign adversary. Repeals existing statutes regarding foreign ownership of real property. Makes conforming changes.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1608: E-sports industry development study.

Requires the Indiana economic development corporation to study methods and strategies to allow Indiana to become a leader in the development of the e-sports industry and to submit a report on the results of the study to the governor and the general assembly.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1152: Child fatality information.

Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 17: Honoring Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department.

This bill (HR 17) is a ceremonial resolution commending Chief Steve Milstead for his service upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department. It formally recognizes his contributions without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution was introduced by Representative Cash and passed its first reading on March 3, 2025. It does not alter funding, regulations, or rights for any individuals or entities.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 18: Recognizing Gladys Wright on her 100th birthday.

This resolution (HR 18) formally recognizes Gladys Wright for reaching her 100th birthday. It is a non-binding ceremonial measure with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals, groups, or government programs. The bill was introduced by Representative Klinker and passed its first reading on March 3, 2025. It serves solely to honor an individual's milestone.

passed both · Indiana · House Feb 21, 2025

HCR 26: Recognizing Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.

HCR 26 is a ceremonial resolution designating Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a symbolic recognition without binding effect. The resolution was introduced by Representative Clere and has been referred to committees, but it will not change how the Red Cross operates or impact any residents. This type of resolution is common for acknowledging organizations' community contributions.

passed both · Indiana · House Feb 21, 2025

HCR 25: Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day.

HCR 25 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally acknowledges these observances through a joint statement by the legislature. The resolution directly affects no specific individuals or groups, as it serves only to highlight awareness efforts. This procedural bill has advanced through initial readings but holds no binding effect on government action or funding.

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