Provides that the Indiana adjusted gross income add back of forgiven federal student loan debt that is excluded under the Internal Revenue Code applies only to the 2021 taxable year and does not apply to federal student loan debt forgiven in subsequent taxable years.
Establishes the climate solutions task force (task force) to review issues related to sustainable and clean energy solutions. Sets forth membership, and requires the task force to issue a report to the general assembly and the governor not later than November 1, 2024.
Eliminates the assessed value cap that applies to the property tax deduction for a veteran who: (1) has a total disability; or (2) is at least 62 years of age and has at least a 10% disability. Provides a property tax deduction for an individual or surviving spouse of a veteran who has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable. Allows a disabled veteran who rents a dwelling as a principal place of residence to claim an additional renter's deduction of up to $3,000 from the disabled veteran's adjusted gross income.
Adds gender identity to the definition of "bias crime".
Provides that a state agency, political subdivision, or private employer may provide not more than five days of paid leave to an employee who is a volunteer firefighter and takes a leave of absence: (1) to respond to a fire or emergency call; or (2) for an injury that occurs while the employee is engaged in emergency firefighting or other emergency response activity.
Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or delivering a semiautomatic assault weapon to a person who is less than 21 years of age. Defines terms.
Requires the department of workforce development (department) to establish a paid family and medical leave program to provide payments for employees who take family and medical leave. Establishes the family and medical leave fund to be funded with appropriations from the general assembly and payroll contributions. Specifies requirements for administration of the paid family and medical leave program. Provides for the department to approve an employer's use of a private plan to meet the paid family and medical leave program obligations.
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to prepare comprehensive informational materials concerning the cytomegalovirus (materials). Requires the department to distribute the materials to the division of family resources (division) and place the materials on the department's website. Requires the division to annually distribute the materials to each provider, licensee, and employee of the provider or licensee of a: (1) child care program; (2) child care home; (3) child care center; and (4) child care ministry. Makes technical changes.
Allows tenants to report unsafe rental housing conditions to the local health department (department). Requires the department to investigate allegations of unsafe rental housing conditions. Provides that the hearing authority shall hold a hearing if probable cause exists, make findings of fact, and make recommendations for department action. Provides certain procedural requirements for the hearing. Requires the department to do one or more of the following if the allegations are true: (1) Issue a warning to the landlord. (2) Impose a civil penalty on the landlord not to exceed $1,000. (3) Bring a cause of action against the landlord to compel necessary repairs to alleviate the unsafe rental housing condition. Allows a person to file a complaint requesting judicial review of the hearing authority's finding or the department action within 10 days of the finding or action. Requires a request for judicial review to be filed in a verified complaint including the findings and action taken. Provides that a reviewing court may affirm, modify, or reverse an action taken by the department.
Requires a township legislative body to approve a claim in a meeting before payment, unless: (1) the township legislative body has adopted a resolution authorizing the township executive to pay the claim in advance of the township legislative body's approval; or (2) the claim is for township assistance. Requires a township legislative body to meet at least quarterly to approve claims.
