Allows a town to annex: (1) a noncontiguous residential development; and (2) the right-of-way of a public highway connecting the development to the city. Provides that annexation is initiated by: (1) the filing of a petition requesting annexation by the owner of the residential development; and (2) the town legislative body adopting a resolution approving initiation of the annexation process. Requires the town to satisfy statutory requirements for annexation, including adopting a written fiscal plan and annexation ordinance.
HB 1321 prohibits the use of specific food additives in Indiana products. The bill would ban certain additives from being added to food sold or prepared within the state, directly affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers. It does not specify which additives are banned in the provided abstract. The bill is currently pending review by the Committee on Public Health after its first reading on January 6, 2026. No further details about the exact additives or implementation timeline are included in the available information.
Establishes the Indiana emergency efficiency and resilience task force (task force). Provides that the task force shall study certain topics related to disaster resilience. Requires the task force to submit a written report with specific findings and recommendations to the legislative council not later than December 1, 2026.
Prohibits a court from requiring an arrestee to pay bail as a condition of pretrial release, unless: (1) the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is a flight risk or danger to the community; (2) the arrestee is charged with murder or treason; (3) the arrestee is on pretrial release not related to the incident that is the basis for the present arrest; or (4) the arrestee is on probation, parole, or other community supervision. Requires that the amount of bail be the lowest amount required, based on the defendant's financial circumstances, to assure the arrestee's appearance at trial and to protect the community.
Provides that a lobbyist may not: (1) register as a lobbyist for a foreign adversary client; and (2) contract as a lobbyist to represent a foreign adversary.
HB 1314 establishes a new procedural framework for individuals convicted of crimes to seek legal relief after their conviction. It creates specific steps for filing requests and court review, directly affecting people challenging their convictions or sentences. The bill does not change criminal laws but outlines how postconviction cases will be processed. This procedural change was introduced by Representative Ireland and referred to the Courts and Criminal Code committee.
Defines "aggravated child molesting". Provides that the state may seek either a death sentence or a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for a person convicted of aggravated child molesting. Provides requirements for a jury or court to impose either a death sentence or a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Makes conforming changes.
Prohibits a school corporation, public school, governing body of a school corporation, or state educational institution from spending public funds to: (1) hire or contract with, for the purpose of lobbying a member of the general assembly, a person required to register as a lobbyist; or (2) pay a nonprofit association or organization that: (A) primarily represents school corporations, public schools, governing bodies, or state educational institutions; and (B) hires or contracts with a person required to register as a lobbyist. Provides that a taxpayer or resident of Indiana may bring a civil action for a violation of the prohibited conduct. Provides that a school corporation may not convert a scheduled instructional day to virtual instruction because of the planned or coordinated absence of teachers or other personnel for the purpose of participating in a protest, demonstration, or political advocacy event. Provides that a school corporation that violates this provision is subject to a reduction in state tuition support for each day of violation. Provides that a school employer may not deduct any dues, fee, assessment, or other sum of money from the wages or other earnings of an employee to hold for or pay to a school employee organization. Repeals provisions regarding certain deductions of dues from pay by school employers.
HB 1309 limits how cities and counties can regulate home-based businesses that cause no neighborhood disruption (like noise, traffic, or pollution). It directly affects small home business owners and local governments that enforce business zoning rules. The bill prevents municipalities from imposing unnecessary fees, licensing requirements, or zoning restrictions on these low-impact operations. This creates a clear standard that local rules cannot apply if a business has "no impact" on the community. The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Local Government for review.
Establishes a procedure for applying for bonded certificates of title for vintage motor vehicles. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to amend the Indiana Administrative Code to make a conforming amendment. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally provides false information to receive a bonded certificate of title commits fraud involving a bonded certificate of title, a Level 6 felony.
Allows the inspector general to receive complaints regarding violations of the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing and bonding law by the director of the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency. Reorganizes the existing statute regarding grain shortages, claims, and payments. Provides for certain notices to be included in contracts for the purchase of grain. Requires an administrative law judge to award reasonable attorney's fees to the claimant in certain administrative adjudications. Makes conforming and technical corrections.
Precludes certain individuals who have been convicted of particular crimes from providing certain types of in-home care for compensation. Prohibits the division of aging from registering certain individuals for purposes of attendant care services.
