Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in licensed congressionally chartered veterans' service organizations. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Provides funding to the department of veterans' affairs for grants for veterans' services.
Provides that, unless otherwise specifically provided by a statute to the contrary, an executive order issued by the governor expires seven calendar days after the executive order is issued. Provides that a state of disaster emergency declared by the governor may not continue for longer than seven days unless the state of disaster emergency is specifically renewed by a statute enacted by the general assembly. Provides that if the governor declares a disaster emergency the general assembly is required to convene in session not later than the sixth day after the governor declares the disaster emergency to consider whether the disaster emergency should be extended and if any other legislation relating to the disaster emergency is necessary. Provides that such a session is not required if the general assembly is already in session or if the governor notifies the legislative leadership that the disaster emergency will not extend beyond seven days. Provides that a disaster emergency session may not extend beyond 10 calendar days. Provides that for purposes of Article 5, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a vetoed bill passed at a session of the general assembly must be reconsidered and voted upon as provided in Article 5, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana not later than the sine die adjournment of the next regular session that occurs after the session that first passed the bill. Provides that certain health orders issued by political subdivisions expire seven days after they are issued.
Provides that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a financial institution or a governmental entity to refuse to do business with, or otherwise discriminate against, a person because the person supports or is engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. Provides an exemption with respect to certain practices engaged in by a financial institution for a legitimate business reason or to comply with the directive of a regulator. Provides for a civil cause of action for a person aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice. Provides that the attorney general may bring a civil action in the name of the state against a person believed to be engaging in, or to have previously engaged in, an unlawful discriminatory practice. Provides that if the attorney general prevails in such an action, the attorney general shall recommend to the governor the discontinuation of state business relations with any person found to have engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice.
Prohibits the Indiana public retirement system from investing in companies controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.
Specifies that a birth certificate must record the names of a child's biological parents. Specifies that if the biological parents are unknown, that the names of the presumptive parents determined under law must be recorded. Removes provisions using the age of a child at the time of the alleged father's death that govern when a paternity action must be filed for inheritance purposes. Repeals the statement that the general assembly favors the policy of establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock under IC 31-14. Provides that the policy of the state of Indiana is that a child's biological parents are the child's legal parents unless and until the child is adopted. Specifies certain rights and duties of biological parents. Provides that a child born out of wedlock during the lifetime of the alleged father may file a paternity action for purposes of inheritance on the child's paternal side: (1) during the lifetime of the alleged father; or (2) not later than five months after the death of the alleged father. Resolves a conflict between the probate law and the paternity action law in favor of the probate law by specifying that a child born out of wedlock after the death of the alleged father may file a paternity action for purposes of inheritance on the child's paternal side not more than 11 months after the death of the alleged father. Provides that to presume that a man is a child's biological father in the context of a marriage or attempted marriage between the man and the child's biological mother both the man and the child's biological mother must affirm under penalty of perjury that they believe the man to be the child's biological father. Provides the following concerning maternity and the rights and obligations of birth mothers: (1) That a woman who gives birth to a child is presumed to be the child's biological mother. (2) That the presumption of maternity is overcome through a blood or genetic test indicating that another woman is the biological mother of the child. (3) That a birth mother cannot disclaim maternity unless another woman comes forward and proves biological maternity. (4) That a birth mother who is not the biological mother of the child has the right to petition the court for visitation of the child.
Provides that the Constitution of the State of Indiana guarantees the right of the people of Indiana to engage in diverse farming and ranching practices. Provides that the general assembly may not pass a law that unreasonably abridges the right of farmers and ranchers to employ or refuse to employ effective agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices. Provides that the new constitutional provision does not modify any: (1) provision of the common law; (2) statute relating to trespass or eminent domain; or (3) other property right, existing or previously enacted statute, or existing or previously adopted administrative rule.
Provides that a person convicted of rioting is not eligible: (1) for employment by the state or a local unit of government; and (2) to receive certain state and local benefits. Removes immunity under the Indiana tort claims act for the failure to enforce a law if the failure to enforce the law: (1) occurs in connection with an unlawful assembly; and (2) constitutes gross negligence. Allows for the civil forfeiture of property that is used by a person to finance a crime committed by a person who is a member of an unlawful assembly. Prohibits a person from being released on bail without a hearing in open court, establishes a rebuttable presumption that money bail shall be required, and requires a court to consider whether bail conditions more stringent than the local guidelines should be imposed. Adds enhanced penalties to the crimes of: (1) rioting; (2) obstruction of traffic; (3) criminal mischief; and (4) disorderly conduct. Adds a sentence enhancement to battery committed by a member of an unlawful assembly. Defines "defunding law enforcement" and allows a person to bring an action to enjoin a local unit from defunding law enforcement.
Provides that the per diem rate paid from the county jail maintenance contingency fund or any other fund after June 30, 2021, and before July 1, 2023, may not be less than $55 per day for persons convicted of felonies, including: (1) persons convicted of a Level 6 felony; and (2) convicted felons who are incarcerated for more than five days after the day of sentencing or the date upon which the department of correction receives the abstract of judgment and sentencing order, whichever occurs later.
Provides that in order for the commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs to take action at a meeting, at least: (1) 11 members must be present; and (2) a majority of the members present at the meeting (instead a majority of members appointed to the commission) must vote in favor of the action.
Requires the director of veterans' affairs to be a resident of Indiana for at least two cumulative years prior to being appointed. Requires certain veterans' affairs service officers (officers) to be a resident of Indiana or to become a resident of Indiana not more than six months after the officer's start date and to: (1) be an honorably discharged veteran with at least six months of active service in the armed forces of the United States; or (2) be a service officer assistant (assistant) with at least two years of experience. Requires an assistant to be a resident of Indiana or become a resident of Indiana not later than six months after the assistant's start date and to: (1) satisfy certain officer eligibility requirements; or (2) be the spouse, surviving spouse, parent, or child of an officer that satisfies certain eligibility requirements. Allows county recorders to keep an electronic record of discharges. Requires the department of veterans' affairs (department) to develop a process concerning the release of discharge records by county recorders. Provides the department with rulemaking authority, including emergency rulemaking authority, for the purpose of developing and implementing a discharge record process. Revises certain program eligibility provisions to reference participants more precisely. Repeals statutes related to unused programs. Makes technical changes.
