HB 1611 would exempt Indiana from observing daylight saving time, meaning the state would remain on standard time year-round. This change would directly affect all Indiana residents, businesses, and institutions by eliminating the biannual clock changes. The bill's key provision is a permanent shift to standard time, removing the requirement for Indiana to adjust clocks for daylight saving. As a procedural bill, it focuses solely on this timekeeping change without additional policy mechanisms. (2 sentences)
Amends the definition of cremation to include natural organic reduction as a means for the dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of natural organic reduction facilities. Adds natural organic reduction to statutes that allow for burial or cremation.
Establishes that, before signing a purchase agreement to sell or transfer residential property, an individual or entity issued a broker's real estate license by the Indiana real estate commission representing a seller shall ensure that the seller: (1) provides a radon warning statement to the buyer; (2) discloses in writing to the buyer any knowledge the seller has of radon concentrations in the dwelling; and (3) provides the buyer with a guide on radon, testing, and mitigation published by the Indiana department of health.
Amends the definition of "criminal history information" to include a criminal charge of a sex offense. Adds certain records to the list of juvenile records for which confidentiality does not apply.
Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden certain parental rights unless the burden is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering the governmental interest. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) advising, directing, or coercing a child to withhold certain information from the child's parent; or (2) denying a child's parent access to certain information. Allows a parent to bring an action against a person for certain violations and provides for certain relief. Specifies that the parent of a child does not have a right to access certain medical care on behalf of the child if the child does not have an affirmative right of access to the medical care. Provides that a person must obtain parental consent and comply with all other medical consent requirements before providing health care to a child. Requires a licensing authority to conduct an immediate investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action if the licensing authority receives information that a person did not obtain appropriate consent. Requires a court to notify the appropriate regulatory authority and the attorney general if the court finds that a person has knowingly provided health care to a minor without first obtaining the appropriate consent.
HB 1619 allows Indiana residents to sell venison from deer they legally harvested within Indiana, provided they meet specific requirements. The bill directly affects hunters and small-scale sellers who wish to legally sell deer meat. Key provisions permit the sale of venison only when the deer was taken in Indiana and the seller complies with the outlined conditions. This policy change updates current regulations to permit commercial sales under defined safeguards. The bill is currently pending in the Natural Resources Committee after its introduction.
Provides that no person or entity has the authority to enforce, attempt to enforce, or participate in any way in enforcing particular federal laws concerning firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition against a law abiding citizen. Specifies penalties and causes of action concerning a political subdivision or law enforcement agency that: (1) employs a law enforcement officer who knowingly violates these provisions; or (2) knowingly employs a federal official who knowingly takes certain actions concerning the enforcement or implementation of federal firearms laws. Specifies exceptions. Makes findings and defines terms.
HB 1625 prohibits employers from requiring new employees to sign noncompete agreements after June 30, 2025. This affects workers who would no longer face restrictions on changing jobs and employers who cannot enforce such clauses for new hires. The law applies to all businesses and individuals entering new employment contracts after the effective date, with existing agreements unaffected.
Provides that, when a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for two or more minors or incapacitated persons who are children of a common parent, parent and child, or husband and wife, a separate petition must be filed for each minor or incapacitated person. Provides that when a separate petition is required in certain cases, the court may only charge one filing fee for the proceeding. Requires a petition for adoption to include information about the juvenile court if the child is the subject of an open or pending child in need of services (CHINS), termination of parental rights (TPR), or juvenile delinquency proceeding. Provides that the department of child services (department) shall file a notice with the juvenile court in which the open or pending CHINS or TPR proceeding was filed. Requires the department to file a report each year with the legislative council, the office of judicial administration, and the public defender council.
HB 1629 requires the state Department of Education to develop new high school history curriculum materials or approve existing instruction focused on the history of communism. This bill directly affects public high schools and the Department of Education, mandating specific curriculum standards for history classes. The key provision is the state-level requirement for curriculum development or approval centered on communism's historical impact. The bill does not specify which historical periods or regions must be covered, only that the Department must address communism's history within the curriculum framework.
Requires a health care provider to disclose to a patient the provider's use of artificial intelligence technology to: (1) make or inform any decision involved in the provision of health care to the patient; or (2) generate any part of a communication to the patient regarding the patient's health care. Requires an insurer that provides accident and sickness coverage to disclose to an insured the insurer's use of artificial intelligence technology to: (1) make or inform any decision involved in the provision of the coverage to the insured; or (2) generate any part of a communication to the insured regarding the coverage.
Provides that it is a deceptive consumer sales act to display or advertise a purchase price for the subject of a consumer transaction that does not include all fees and charges other than: (1) taxes or fees imposed on the purchase by a unit of government; or (2) reasonably expected shipping or handling charges; that are required to be paid by the consumer to complete the consumer transaction.
