Bills & Legislation

Qualified real property orders.

Defines a "qualified real property order". Allows certain parties to file an affidavit or petition the court for a qualified real property order if a previous court order to divide or transfer the real property is missing the real property's legal description and tax parcel identification number. Establishes the procedure for filing and recording the affidavit and a qualified real property order.

Alex ZimmermanRepublican

Designation of state nickname.

Provides that "The Hoosier State" is designated as the official nickname of Indiana. Provides that the designation is to recognize and memorialize the legacy of Harry Hoosier. Makes certain findings in recognizing Harry Hoosier as the namesake of The Hoosier State.

J.D. PrescottRepublican

Certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Allows a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician, podiatrist, or dentist. (Under current law, a CRNA may administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.) Provides that a physician, podiatrist, or dentist is not liable for any act or omission of a CRNA who administers anesthesia. Makes corresponding changes.

Joanna KingRepublican

Age verification for online ammunition sales.

Prohibits the online sale of ammunition unless certain steps are taken to prevent the sale of ammunition to a minor. Makes a violation of the online ammunition sales requirements a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty to a: (1) Level 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense; and (2) Level 5 felony if the violation results in a minor obtaining ammunition.

Maureen BauerDemocrat

End of life options.

Allows individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to make a request to an attending provider for medication that the individual may self-administer to bring about death. Specifies requirements a provider must meet in order to prescribe the medication to a patient. Prohibits an insurer from denying payment of benefits under a life insurance policy based upon a suicide clause in the life insurance policy if the death of the insured individual is the result of medical aid in dying. Establishes a Level 1 felony if a person: (1) without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication with the intent or effect of causing the individual's death; or (2) knowingly or intentionally coerces or exerts undue influence on an individual to request medication to bring about death or to destroy a rescission of a request for medication to bring about death. Establishes a Class A misdemeanor if a person, without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication in order to affect a health care decision by the individual. Establishes certain criminal and civil immunity for health care providers.

Matt PierceDemocrat

Grants for violence intervention programs.

Establishes the community violence intervention fund (fund) to provide grants to nonprofit organizations providing community violence intervention programs. Provides that the criminal justice institute shall enter into an agreement with the Indianapolis Foundation to administer grant applications and award grants. Makes an appropriation.

La Keisha JacksonDemocrat

Local regulation of wages and benefits.

Repeals certain provisions prohibiting a unit from establishing minimum wage or employee benefit standards.

La Keisha JacksonDemocrat

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Various tax matters.

Increases the maximum amount of the income tax credit for an individual employed as a teacher for amounts expended for classroom supplies from $100 to $500 per taxable year. Adds students who attend public schools for purposes of eligibility for the unreimbursed education expenditure tax deduction. Provides that the amount of the deduction is the lesser of: (1) $1,000 multiplied by the number of the taxpayer's dependent children for whom the taxpayer made education expenditures in the taxable year; or (2) the total amount of actual unreimbursed education expenditures that the taxpayer incurs for each of the taxpayer's dependent children in the taxable year. (Under current law, the amount is $1,000 multiplied by the number of the taxpayer's dependent children for whom the taxpayer made education expenditures in the taxable year.) Defines "public school".

Lonnie RandolphDemocrat

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

Child sex abuse material.

Replaces the term "child pornography" with the term "child sex abuse material" throughout the Indiana Code.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Sales tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices.

Provides a sales tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Resident tuition rate.

Provides that an individual who meets certain conditions is eligible for the resident tuition rate as determined by the state educational institution. Requires such an individual to verify that the individual meets the criteria to receive the resident tuition rate.

David NiezgodskiDemocrat

Requirements of short term insurance plans.

Requires an insurer that issues a short term insurance plan to cover certain medical services. Prohibits an insurer that issues a short term insurance plan from retroactively cancelling a short term insurance plan except in the case of fraud. Amends current provisions exempting short term insurance plans from accident and sickness insurance policy requirements to provide for a term of not more than 6 months (current law provides for a term of 364 days).

Fady QaddouraDemocrat

Indecent displays by incarcerated individuals.

Creates the crime of indecent exposure in a penal facility, a Class C misdemeanor.

Robert HeatonRepublican

Restriction on co-pay accumulators.

Provides that under certain circumstances, the administrator of a state employee health plan shall include any amount paid by a covered individual or another person on behalf of the covered individual for a prescription drug when calculating a covered individual's overall contribution to an out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under the covered individual's state employee health plan. Provides that under certain circumstances, a pharmacy benefit manager shall include any amount paid by a covered individual or another person on behalf of the covered individual for a prescription drug when calculating a covered individual's overall contribution to an out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under the covered individual's health plan. Provides that under certain circumstances, an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance shall include any amount paid by an insured or another person on behalf of the insured for a prescription drug when calculating an insured's overall contribution to an out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under the insured's policy of accident and sickness insurance. Provides that under certain circumstances, a health maintenance organization shall include any amount paid by an enrollee or another person on behalf of the enrollee for a prescription drug when calculating an enrollee's overall contribution to an out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under the enrollee's individual or group contract.

J.D. FordDemocrat

PAC contributions to a school board candidate.

Provides that a political action committee (PAC) may not make total annual contributions in excess of an aggregate of $5,000 apportioned in any manner to a specific candidate for a school board office. Specifies a civil and criminal penalty for a PAC that violates this limitation.

Andrea HunleyDemocrat

Electronic monitoring program immunity.

Adds judicial officers to the list of persons immune from civil liability for certain acts or omissions that occur in connection with the statute establishing electronic monitoring standards. (Current law provides that immunity does not apply to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.)

Lonnie RandolphDemocrat

Compensation for victims of violent crime.

Increases the compensation payable to victims of violent crimes: (1) for funeral, burial, or cremation expenses from $5,000 to $7,500; and (2) as an award to a claimant from $15,000 to $20,000.

Cyndi CarrascoRepublican

Water management authority.

Establishes the water management authority as an agency of state government. Requires the governor to appoint an administrator of the authority (administrator). Provides for the adoption and implementation of a statewide water management plan. Provides that, upon adoption of the statewide water management plan, the administrator assumes powers and duties related to: (1) water rights and emergency regulation of surface and ground water; (2) potable water rights; (3) water resources management; (4) the Great Lakes compact; (5) reservoirs; (6) preservation and legal action concerning lakes; (7) flood control; (8) construction of channels; and (9) conservancy districts. Establishes one regional water management council for each of nine hydrological regions in Indiana. Provides for the designation of a drainage project as a "drainage project of water management importance" if it meets certain conditions, and provides that a permit from the administrator is required for such a project. Requires an agency that constructs and repairs highways to consult with the administrator to limit sedimentation.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Vehicle Bill.

None

Rodric BrayRepublican

School safety and working conditions discussions.

Requires a school employer to discuss certain items with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Provides that the obligation to discuss does not require either party to enter into a contract, agree to a proposal, or make a concession related to the discussable items. Makes it an unfair practice for a school employer to refuse to discuss the items with an exclusive representative. Removes language that excludes a discussion or meeting to discuss items between a school employer and an exclusive representative from the provision that establishes instances in which executive sessions may be held.

Mike BohacekRepublican

Privately made firearms.

Defines a "privately made firearm" and other related terms. Makes it a Level 5 felony to possess a privately made firearm. Makes it a Level 5 felony to alter, obliterate, or remove certain marks of firearm identification or to possess a firearm on which those marks of identification have been altered, obliterated, or removed.

Lonnie RandolphDemocrat

Property tax deduction for persons age 65 and older.

Provides an assessed value deduction for individuals who are at least 65 years of age, who reside in their home and have owned their home for at least 5 years, and meet certain other specified criteria. Provides that the deduction amount is equal to $120,000.

La Keisha JacksonDemocrat

Homeowners association child safety requirements.

Requires certain homeowners associations to erect a barrier that: (1) is at least four feet in height; and (2) surrounds the perimeter of a retention pond or other pond or lake that is located on property owned or maintained by the homeowners association or owned in common by the members of the homeowners association.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Protection of property rights.

Defines "squatter" as an individual who occupies the residential real property of another and who does not have and has never had: (1) a rental agreement; (2) permission of the owner; or (3) another legal interest in the residential real property; authorizing the individual to occupy the residential real property. Provides that under certain circumstances, a property owner may obtain an expedited removal of a squatter from the property owner's residential real property.

Dan DernulcRepublican

Township shelter assistance.

Amends the definition of "shelter" to include any other form of dwelling accommodation that the township trustee determines is safe, decent, and sanitary.

La Keisha JacksonDemocrat

Prohibition on lien for medical debt.

Provides that: (1) any amount of health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer; or (2) in an action against a consumer in which a judgment has been entered, any amount of the judgment that represents health care debt determined to be owed by the consumer; does not constitute a lien against the consumer's principal residence. Provides that in any action filed, in a court of competent jurisdiction in Indiana, for the recovery of health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer, the principal residence of the consumer is not liable to judgment or attachment or to be sold on execution against the consumer.

Vanessa SummersDemocrat

School based health services and report.

Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the United States Department of Health and Human Services to allow school corporations to seek Medicaid reimbursement for medically necessary school based Medicaid covered services (program). (Current law allows for the state plan amendment.) Sets forth requirements of the state plan amendment and program. Removes language that would have allowed for offsetting reductions to distributions of state tuition support or other state funds to school corporations in the amount of certain nonfederal reimbursements. Specifies how school corporations can expend the funds. Requires the office and the department of education (department) to each employ one employee for the program and to train school corporations concerning the program. Requires the department to conduct a study concerning workload levels for school based health providers who are licensed occupational therapists and licensed physical therapists. Specifies components to consider in determining a methodology and requirements of the study. Requires the department to submit a report of the study to the legislative council before November 1, 2025, and to post the report on the department's website.

Victoria Garcia WilburnDemocrat

State mammal.

Designates the Indiana bat as the official state mammal of Indiana.

Victoria Garcia WilburnDemocrat

Display of the Ten Commandments.

Requires each school corporation to place a durable poster or framed picture representing the text of the Ten Commandments in each school library and classroom.

J.D. PrescottRepublican

Hunting licenses for disabled veterans.

Creates a new disabled veteran hunting license bundle that includes a discounted yearly deer hunting license and turkey hunting license.

Wendy Dant ChesserDemocrat

Resident tuition rate.

Provides that an individual who meets certain conditions is eligible for the resident tuition rate as determined by a state educational institution. Requires such an individual to verify that the individual meets the criteria to receive the resident tuition rate.

Michael KarickhoffRepublican

Health information and BMV records.

Provides that an identifying symbol for a medical condition on a driver's license, permit, or identification card may also be used to indicate an autism spectrum disorder. Requires an application for a driver's license, a permit, or an identification card to enable an applicant to indicate that the applicant has a medical condition of note and wishes to have information concerning the medical condition accessible to the state police department. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) to disclose this information to the state police department. Requires the state police department to enter the information into the Indiana data and communication system computer. Prohibits the BMV and state police department from disclosing the information.

Cherrish PryorDemocrat

Project Lifesaver program requirement for counties.

Requires each county to establish and maintain a Project Lifesaver program. Tasks the division of disability and rehabilitative services with ensuring compliance, and requires the division to report to the general assembly.

Tonya PfaffDemocrat

Coverage for living organ donors.

Prohibits an insurer that issues a policy of life insurance, disability insurance, or long term care insurance from taking certain actions with respect to the coverage of individuals who are living organ donors. Specifies that certain actions constitute an unfair and deceptive act and practice in the business of insurance when taken against a living organ donor by an insurer.

Peggy MayfieldRepublican

Medicaid work requirements.

Sets forth work requirements for certain individuals in order to be eligible for Medicaid. Provides exceptions. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply for any state plan amendment or Medicaid waiver necessary and to continue to apply for the plan amendment or waiver if the plan amendment or waiver is denied by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Harold SlagerRepublican

Advanced practice registered nurses.

Requires the Indiana medical licensing board to accept and review complaints concerning physician collaborative practice agreements with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Provides that an APRN may only: (1) operate in collaboration with a licensed practitioner who specializes in the same practice area as the advanced practice registered nurse; and (2) practice within the scope of the APRN's specialty. Allows a physician to enter into a collaborative agreement with more than four APRNs but prohibits the physician from collaborating with more than four APRNs at the same time.

Tyler JohnsonRepublican