A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Indiana's federal congressional delegation and the United States government to place price floors for farmers and break up agricultural monopolies.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) by the Indiana House of Representatives to commemorate the U.S. founding's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. It encourages Indiana citizens, communities, schools, and organizations to hold events reflecting on U.S. history and founding principles like liberty and federalism. The resolution specifically urges schools to strengthen civics education about these ideals but does not create new requirements or funding. It has no legal effect beyond expressing the House's recognition of the anniversary.
With certain exceptions, requires a political subdivision to procure only base model vehicles. Removes a provision that allows the Indiana department of administration to permit a state entity to procure a vehicle that is not a base model vehicle. Requires a state entity to dispose of vehicles that are not base model vehicles at a time and in a prudent manner as determined by the commissioner of the department of administration. Provides that a state entity or political subdivision is not prohibited from purchasing, installing, modifying, or affixing equipment and accessories necessary for the state entity's or political subdivision's operational, public safety, maintenance, or emergency response functions, regardless of whether the equipment and accessories are installed at the time of purchase or after.
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.
Repeals and replaces the existing adult expungement statute with a new expungement process that makes certain changes to: (1) time periods for filing expungement; (2) crimes that are eligible for expungement; and (3) other procedural matters relating to expungement. Adds a provision concerning the expungement of juvenile arrest records.
Requires a law enforcement officer to administer a lethality assessment for domestic violence incidents. Requires data to be transmitted to a local domestic violence fatality review team and the statewide domestic violence fatality review committee. Provides that a law enforcement officer responding to the scene of an alleged crime involving domestic or family violence shall use all reasonable means to prevent further violence, including administering a lethality assessment. Provides that all statements communicated in a lethality assessment are not admissible as evidence against the victim in any judicial proceeding and not discoverable in any litigation. Provides that the statewide domestic violence fatality review committee shall collect and analyze data concerning domestic violence lethality assessments. Makes conforming changes.
Maddy summaryHB 1089 allows local governments (like cities or counties) to ban or restrict firearms in public parks they operate or maintain. The bill directly affects park visitors and local authorities, giving communities explicit legal authority to set their own rules about firearms in these spaces. Key provision: It amends existing law to clarify that local units can prohibit firearms in parks without needing additional approval, shifting the decision from state-level rules to local control. The bill does not automatically ban firearms but provides the framework for local governments to enact such restrictions. (Note: The bill is in early stages, with no votes taken yet.)
Maddy summaryHB 1191 decriminalizes the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana by removing criminal penalties for this offense. Instead of facing jail time or criminal charges, individuals caught with this amount would likely receive a civil fine. The bill directly affects people in the state who possess small quantities of marijuana for personal use. It focuses solely on possession, not cultivation, sale, or use in public spaces.
Requires: (1) a grocery chain that operates or franchises five or more retail food stores located in Indiana to report each month to the state department of agriculture (department) specified sales information regarding specified staple food items sold by the grocery chain in Indiana; and (2) the department to establish and maintain an online dashboard through which members of the public can view and compare the data reported. Provides for enforcement of the reporting requirement by the attorney general and specifies penalties for violations.
Provides that the governor may not, with certain exceptions, order a member of the Indiana National Guard to perform any law enforcement duty that may result in the surveillance, apprehension, detention, or arrest of an individual.
