Rep. Carolyn Jackson

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and its 50th Annual Area V Leadership Conference. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill was introduced by multiple representatives and passed its first reading in January 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact on constituents or legislation.

Increases the personal exemption to $1,500 in the definition of "adjusted gross income" for a taxpayer, or, in the case of a joint return, for each spouse. Increases the exemption for dependents to $1,500. Increases the exemption to $1,500 for the spouse of the taxpayer if a separate return is made by the taxpayer and the spouse and if the spouse had no gross income for the calendar year.

Provides that a transportation network company (TNC) must suspend a TNC driver's ability to connect to the TNC's digital network for a period of not less than 90 days after the TNC receives notice from the bureau of motor vehicles of the TNC driver's conviction for operating while intoxicated. Requires a TNC driver to display a placard in the TNC driver's personal vehicle that includes: (1) a photograph of the TNC driver; and (2) the license plate number of the TNC driver's personal vehicle. Requires a TNC to provide a TNC rider with a unique identification code to provide to a TNC driver to begin a prearranged ride.

Adds judges to the list of persons immune from civil liability for certain acts or omissions that occur in connection with the statute establishing electronic monitoring standards. (Current law provides that immunity does not apply to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.)

Establishes the Indiana first responders mental health wellness fund and program (fund and program). Provides that the division of mental health and addiction of the office of the secretary of family and social services (division) shall administer the fund and program. Provides that a first responder who meets certain requirements may apply to the division for: (1) costs associated with the first responder's active participation in a mental health treatment plan as determined by a psychologist or physician treating the first responder; and (2) compensation if the first responder is unable to work. Establishes requirements for obtaining compensation. Makes a continuous appropriation.

Requires the person or entity having authority over a school building to test the drinking water in the school building by a specified time frame. Provides that a person having authority over a school building who knowingly or intentionally fails to have the school building tested in the specified time frame commits the crime of neglect of a student, a Level 6 felony.

Prohibits health practitioners and other specified individuals from performing pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specified circumstances.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and their components, including: (1) cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco; and (2) tobacco products that have a characterizing flavor. Provides that a person or entity that sells a flavored tobacco product commits a Class C misdemeanor and may have the person's or entity's tobacco sales certificate revoked by the alcohol and tobacco commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes January 15 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S. Congress. It is a procedural resolution to commemorate the holiday, directly affecting congressional proceedings and records. The bill does not create new policy or alter existing law, but affirms the institution's observance of the federal holiday honoring Dr. King's legacy.

Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to: (1) collaborate with a national Alzheimer's disease and dementia organization in educating the public about Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and (2) identify and collaborate with additional partners in the education. Requires the state department to partner for outreach in the education and publish certain educational materials on the state department's website. Allows the state department to accept grants, services, and property from public and private entities for the education.