Sen. Shelli Yoder

Prohibits an employer from taking an adverse employment action against an employee as a result of the employee's absence from work to attend an attendance conference or a case conference committee meeting with respect to the employee's child, except under certain circumstances. Provides that an employer is not required to pay an employee for travel or attendance time with respect to a conference or meeting. Requires certain persons to provide documentation related to a conference or meeting under certain circumstances.

Replaces the term "child pornography" with the term "child sex abuse material" throughout the Indiana Code. Provides that it is a defense to prosecution of child exploitation and possession of child sex abuse material if a school employee, department of child services employee, or attorney acting in the attorney's capacity as legal counsel: (1) promptly and in good faith notified law enforcement about the image or matter depicting the sexual conduct; and (2) did not duplicate, upload, download, or otherwise transfer the image or matter. Provides that a governmental entity may not organize or host an obscene performance or fund an obscene performance using public funds, and authorizes a person to seek injunctive relief as a remedy for a violation. Specifies the intent of the general assembly concerning P.L.115-2023.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana congressional delegation to oppose harmful tariffs impacting Indiana's farmers, businesses, employees, and consumers.

Maddy summaryHB 1376 amends the legal definition of "emergency medication." The specific changes to this definition, who is directly affected by them, and the mechanisms involved are not detailed in the provided abstract.

Alters the membership of a watershed development commission board that includes the Maumee River basin (Maumee watershed development commission). Provides that a Maumee watershed development commission may take certain actions with respect to certain flood plains. Expands permitted uses for certain funds collected by a Maumee watershed development commission and establishes certain budget limits. Provides that the department of natural resources's division of water shall provide a Maumee watershed development commission with a written summary of the division's review of certain public works projects within 30 days of the review. Makes conforming changes.

Maddy summarySR 66 is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Mrs. Vicky Mobley's 4th grade class. This resolution specifically recognizes the class from Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, Indiana.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 42 is a commemorative bill that formally honors Dr. Thomas Morrison. It recognizes his 34 years of service to the State of Indiana.

Maddy summarySCR 33 is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. It acknowledges the council's existence and purpose, without creating new laws or allocating funds.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the First Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly.

Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products. Creates and modifies certain crimes concerning craft hemp, craft hemp flower products, and THC. Provides that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract or craft hemp flower. Provides that craft hemp flower product is not included in the definition of "controlled substance analog", "hashish", "low THC hemp extract", or "marijuana". Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Caps the number of craft hemp retail permits at 20,000. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Changes certain references of delta-9 THC to THC. Modifies the definition of "e-liquid." Expands certain alcoholic beverage laws to include craft hemp products. Provides that a person who is a retail craft hemp permit holder and a retail alcoholic beverage permit holder may serve craft hemp beverages in the original container for consumption on the permitted premises. Provides that onsite consumption restrictions do not apply to holders of certain alcoholic beverage retailer permits. Adds certain retail establishments that sell craft hemp products to the list of retail establishments that must prohibit minors from entering. Provides that if the alcohol and tobacco commission does not approve craft hemp packaging within 30 days, the packaging is deemed approved and eligible for sale. Provides that work in progress hemp extract may be sold to a craft hemp manufacturer permit holder. Changes references of "administrative law judge" to "hearing judge". Prohibits a craft hemp permit holder from giving free samples of craft hemp at a farmers' market. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.