Rep. Chris Judy

Allows for the use of the following in charity gaming: (1) Electronic pull tab games, electronic pull tab devices, and electronic pull tab systems. (2) An electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process. Allows for the use of electronic pull tab games, electronic pull tab devices, and electronic pull tab systems in type II gaming. Specifies requirements and restrictions concerning electronic pull tab systems, electronic pull tab devices, and electronic pull tab games. Provides that a qualified organization may use the net proceeds from an allowable activity for any lawful purpose.

Maddy summaryHR 11 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or regulations. The resolution simply recognizes the union's history and contributions through a formal statement by the Indiana House of Representatives. It was introduced and coauthored by multiple representatives on January 30, 2025, and passed its first reading.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 10) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the importance of women's heart health research and promoting awareness about cardiovascular disease. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it solely expresses congressional support through acknowledgment. The bill directly affects public awareness efforts by highlighting gaps in women's heart health research. It was introduced by Representative Ledbetter with broad bipartisan co-sponsorship and passed its first reading on January 30, 2025.

Prohibits a financial services provider from discriminating in providing financial services to a consumer by using a social credit score as a basis for directly or indirectly: (1) declining to provide to the consumer full and equal access to one or more financial services; or (2) providing the consumer with one or more financial services on less favorable terms and conditions than would otherwise apply to the consumer if a social credit score were not used. Defines "social credit score" for purposes of these provisions. Specifies that the term does not include an analysis that involves a financial services provider's evaluation of any quantifiable risks of a consumer's participation in certain business activities or business associations, if the analysis is based on impartial, financial risk based standards that are: (1) established in advance; and (2) publicly disclosed to customers and potential customers; by the financial services provider. Provides that if a financial services provider refuses to provide, terminates, or restricts one or more financial services with respect to a consumer, the consumer may request from the financial services provider a statement of the specific reasons constituting the basis for the refusal, termination, or restriction. Provides that a financial services provider that receives such a request shall transmit to the consumer a written statement setting forth the specific reasons constituting the basis for the refusal, termination, or restriction. Sets forth requirements regarding the: (1) content of; and (2) means and time frame for submitting; a request or statement under these provisions. Provides that a violation of these provisions constitutes a deceptive act that is actionable under the deceptive consumer sales act only by the attorney general. Provides that a consumer aggrieved by a violation of these provisions may bring a civil action (including a class action) for damages, injunctive relief, or both.

Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Increases the property tax deduction for a veteran who is totally disabled to an amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of the individual's real property (instead of $14,000). Increases certain conditional scholarship amounts awarded under the National Guard tuition supplement program fund from $5,000 to $10,000. Changes certain dates concerning when the father or mother of an applicant, who is eligible for an educational cost exemption, enlisted or otherwise initially served in the armed forces of the United States.

Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.

Maddy summaryHB 1649 provides a 2% salary increase for state police and conservation officers during odd-numbered years. This bill directly affects current state police officers and conservation officers employed by the state. The key mechanism is a fixed percentage raise applied automatically in odd-numbered years, without requiring additional legislative action each time. The legislation focuses solely on adjusting base salaries for these specific law enforcement roles. It was introduced by Representative Judy and referred to the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety committee.

Repeals statutory language that the vapor pens and e-liquid article does not apply to a manufacturer of a closed system vapor product. Requires a manufacturer of vapor products that contain nicotine and e-liquid that contains nicotine to certify that the manufacturer is going to comply with certain manufacturing and safety requirements and that the manufacturer has received from or submitted certain documents to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Requires a manufacturer to submit certain information to the alcohol and tobacco commission. Requires the commission to create a directory that lists all: (1) vapor products and e-liquid manufacturers; and (2) vapor products and e-liquid in which certification forms have been submitted to the commission. Provides that vapor products and e-liquid not included in the directory cannot be sold to consumers in Indiana. Provides penalties for violations. Requires certain nonresident or foreign manufacturers of vapor products or e-liquids to appoint an agent for service of process and to submit to the commission a surety bond. Requires the commission to submit a report to the general assembly each year regarding the status of the directory, information regarding the collection of fees, enforcement activities, and other information.