Rep. Jake Teshka

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 13) formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and acknowledges historical Irish ties to the founding events. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely as a commemorative statement by Congress, with no implementing mechanisms or concrete policy changes. It was introduced by Rep. O'Brien and co-sponsored by multiple representatives, passing its first reading on January 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 9 is a non-binding resolution that states the U.S. national debt poses a threat to national security. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The bill simply makes a formal statement recognizing this concern, as reflected in its title and abstract. It was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means after being introduced on January 22, 2026.

Maddy summaryHCR 6 is a symbolic resolution designating January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect individuals or organizations - its purpose is solely to raise public awareness about human trafficking through official recognition. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee in early 2026. As a concurrent resolution, it requires no legislative action to take effect.

Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.

Requires a payroll service provider to provide the option to a business client that would allow the business client to hold the business client's funds in a bank account that is: (1) owned by the business client (as opposed to the payroll service provider's bank account); and (2) insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Requires a payroll service provider to obtain a performance bond equal to the amount of the business client's total annual estimated payroll taxes.

Amends the definition of "consumer transaction" for purposes of the deceptive consumer sales act to include the provision of a product or service to a state agency or a local agency in Indiana. Amends the definition of "supplier" for purposes of the deceptive consumer sales act to include an entity that provides a product or service to a state agency or a local agency in Indiana. Provides that an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a state agency may be brought and enforced only by the attorney general. Provides that an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a local agency may be brought and enforced only by an attorney acting on behalf of the local agency, unless the local unit of government served by the local agency requests the attorney general to bring and enforce an action on behalf of the local unit. Provides that in an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a state agency or a local agency, a court may take certain actions.

Maddy summaryHB 1060 exempts state educational institution degree programs focused on emergency medical services (EMS) from a specific elimination provision that would otherwise remove such programs. This bill directly affects public colleges and universities offering EMS training by preventing them from being cut under the referenced rule. The key mechanism is a targeted exemption within the elimination provision, ensuring these critical training programs remain available. The bill aims to maintain educational pathways for future EMS professionals without altering broader state education funding. (Note: The specific elimination provision referenced is not detailed in the provided context.)

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Provides that a social media provider that meets specified conditions (provider) may not create an account for an individual who is less than 14 years of age (minor) unless the provider receives verifiable parental consent to creation of the account from a parent of the minor. Requires a provider that creates an account for a minor to: (1) provide the minor's parent with the option of receiving a separate password that allows the parent to set limits on the minor's use of the account; and (2) configure the account in a specified manner, including by disabling access by the account holder to specified features and functionality of the social media platform. Requires a provider to: (1) periodically verify the age of each Indiana account holder; and (2) terminate an account if: (A) the provider determines that the Indiana account holder is a minor; and (B) the provider did not receive verifiable parental consent for the creation of the account; subject to a specified process by which an account holder may dispute the provider's determination. Requires a provider to: (1) provide a minor account holder and the minor's parent with a clearly explained, simple to use, and easily accessible means of terminating the minor's account; and (2) terminate the minor's account within a specified time after receiving a request for the account's termination. Provides requirements for a provider's use and retention of information provided to the provider for purposes of verifiable parental consent. Provides that a provider that creates or maintains an account for a minor in violation of these requirements is subject to a civil action by the minor or a parent of the minor, and specifies remedies available to a prevailing plaintiff in such an action. Provides that the attorney general may independently enforce these requirements under the attorney general's authority to enforce Indiana law regarding unfair trade practices.

Establishes a regulatory framework for hemp and craft hemp. Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Makes conforming changes.