Provides that an individual who is a member of the general assembly after November 5, 2024, may not be registered as a lobbyist during the period that begins on the day the individual ceases to be a member of the general assembly and ends 1,095 days after the date the individual ceases to be a member of the general assembly. Provides an exception. Provides that an individual who is appointed by the governor to: (1) serve in the governor's cabinet; or (2) serve as the executive director or director of an agency; may not be registered as a lobbyist during the period that begins on the day the individual ceases to be a member of the cabinet or ceases to be the executive director or director of an agency and ends 1,095 days after the date the individual ceases to be a member of the cabinet or ceases to be the executive director or director of an agency.
Permits a public safety officer to bring a claim against a police department or fire department for a violation of the rights of public safety officers.
Provides a calculation to be used in determining the maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy and resulting tax rate for taxes first due and payable in 2026 and 2027, to cap the increase in the levy and tax rates based on a ratio comparison of each civil taxing unit's maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy to net assessed value in 2025.
SB 337 requires certain nonprofit and county hospitals to provide specified levels of charity care to patients who cannot afford treatment. It sets clear minimum standards for free or discounted care based on income, directly affecting low-income patients seeking hospital services. The bill mandates hospitals to follow these defined criteria rather than relying on their own discretionary policies. This policy change ensures consistent access to care for financially vulnerable individuals across participating hospitals. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.
Sets forth requirements for coverage of orthotic devices and prosthetic devices by a state employee health plan, a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization contract. Requires, not later than October 1, 2026, the state personnel department, an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization to submit a report to the insurance commissioner regarding the total number of claims and the total amount of claims paid for orthotic devices and prosthetic devices during the preceding plan year. Requires the insurance commissioner to: (1) aggregate the data received in the reports regarding coverage of orthotic devices and prosthetic devices; and (2) report the aggregated data, not later than December 1, 2026, to the standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate that consider insurance matters. Makes corresponding changes.
Provides a new pathway to registration as a professional engineer for an individual with at least 25 years of engineering experience who also passes the required examination on the individual's first attempt.
Establishes the workforce housing assistance program (program). Establishes the workforce housing assistance revolving fund (fund) and continuously appropriates money in the fund to provide loans to eligible borrowers in connection with the purchase of residential property to be used for any combination of the following expenses: (1) Down payment assistance. (2) Payment of closing costs. (3) Payment for renovations. (4) Funding a permanent interest rate buydown. Provides that the Indiana housing and community development authority (IHCDA) shall administer the program and the fund. Defines an "eligible borrower" as a first time home buyer whose household income does not exceed 160% of the county's area median income in which the eligible borrower intends to purchase residential property. Defines a "first time home buyer" as an individual who has not, at any time during the three years preceding the date of the mortgage loan closing, had a present ownership interest in residential property. Defines "residential property" as the real property, including a single family dwelling together with any other improvements on the real property, sought to be purchased, in part, with the proceeds of a loan made from the fund by an eligible borrower for use as the eligible borrower's principal residence. Allows the IHCDA to determine the amount of the loan that may be made from the fund to an eligible borrower. Specifies the criteria that the IHCDA must use in making loans from the fund to eligible borrowers, including the term of the loan, the loan's status as a second mortgage secured by a lien in favor of the IHCDA, and the maximum rate of interest for the loan. Requires the executive director of the IHCDA to prepare an annual report on the fund's activities for the legislative council and the budget committee. Defines "community development financial institution". Provides that at least 5% of the money in the workforce housing assistance revolving fund must be set aside to be used for down payment assistance by a person accessing a first mortgage from an Indiana based community development financial institution.
Makes changes in Medicaid payment formulas and assessment of the hospital assessment fee. Extends the law governing the hospital assessment fee to June 30, 2027. Authorizes a managed care organization assessment fee.
Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana. Specifies that the provision of emergency medical services is an essential purpose of political subdivisions. Requires the county commissioners of each county to: (1) identify areas that are unserved by emergency ambulance services; and (2) provide emergency ambulance services to the areas by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit provider of emergency ambulance services, or by any other available means.
Establishes a tax credit for a taxpayer that employs a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard. Requires the taxpayer to submit certain information to the department of state revenue to claim the credit.
Allows the department of natural resources and the state board of animal health to establish a pilot program to combat chronic wasting disease in deer.
Authorizes the lottery commission to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Requires the lottery commission to adopt rules concerning the bulk purchase of lottery products. Provides that certain lottery records are confidential. Provides that the lottery commission may authorize and regulate courier services, including for the delivery of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Sets forth certain conditions for the transfer of surplus revenue to the pension stabilization fund, supplemental allowance reserve accounts, and the pension relief fund. Requires the surplus revenue after the required transfers have been made to be set aside by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system to be distributed to the county treasurer of each county that does not have a riverboat in the same proportions that excess wagering taxes set aside for revenue sharing for riverboats are distributed. Requires a political subdivision that is served by a volunteer fire department to contribute at least $300 annually to the public employees' defined contribution plans of eligible members of the volunteer fire department. Lists other permissible uses for shared revenue derived from surplus lottery taxes. Creates the digital lottery retail incentive program fund (digital lottery fund). Requires the lottery commission to deposit 2% of the net digital lottery sales each calendar quarter into the digital lottery fund. Requires the commission to develop a payment program that directly compensates retailers that participate in the promotion and success of digital lottery games. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program (program). Requires the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to develop and administer the program. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program fund (fund). Provides for uses of money in the fund. Requires a licensed owner, an operating agent, and a permit holder to pay fees to be deposited in the fund and used for purposes of the program. Provides that an individual applying for an occupational license to perform duties that do not relate to gaming on the premises of a riverboat or racetrack is not disqualified due to a conviction for a felony if the position or occupation will not have access to the gaming floor and gaming systems. Provides that the commission: (1) has the sole authority to license entities to conduct activities authorized under certain gaming provisions; and (2) may not limit the number of qualified entities licensed under those provisions. Allows the commission and the alcohol and tobacco commission to deny a license or endorsement in specified instances. Prohibits a certificate holder or vendor from accepting wagers on the outcome of an election. Increases, from 9.5% to 20%, the sports wagering tax rate for each wager placed using a mobile device. Specifies that the sports wagering tax rate remains 9.5% for each wager placed within a licensed facility. Modifies a sports wagering provision concerning child support to apply to a vendor. Authorizes the following persons to conduct interactive gaming: (1) A licensed owner of a riverboat. (2) An operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district. (3) A permit holder conducting gambling games at the permit holder's racetrack. (4) An Indian tribe that meets certain requirements. Provides for the licensure of persons providing services and equipment for managing and conducting interactive gaming. Specifies requirements for the conduct of interactive gaming. Imposes an adjusted gross receipts tax ranging from 22% to 30% on interactive gaming. Provides for distributions to support the horse racing industry and revenue sharing to cities and counties in which casinos are operated. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to provide a training module for alcoholic beverage servers who work at establishments that offer type II gaming. Enhances the voluntary exclusion programs. Voids a provision in a horse racing commission's order. Prohibits a sports wagering certificate holder or vendor from allowing, conducting or participating in any false or misleading advertising concerning its sports wagering operations. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor if a person operates a lottery courier service without the written permission of the commission. Repeals the program gaming fees chapter. Requires the commission to make rules concerning state universities and sports gaming data. Includes gambling services under the responsible gaming and problem gambling services program in a provision concerning mental health and addiction treatment services provided to individuals who have entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. Makes an appropriation. Makes conforming and technical changes.
