Bills & Legislation

Various immigration matters.

Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or a postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain acts, the attorney general shall defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution throughout the action. Clarifies that the enforcement of federal immigration laws may be carried out by federal, state, or local law enforcement. Removes the mens rea standard in the statute concerning governmental entities or postsecondary institutions violating the citizenship and immigration status information and enforcement of federal laws chapter. Provides that a governmental body that has the custody of an individual who is the subject of an immigration detainer request shall: (1) provide the judge authorized to grant or deny the individual's release on bail notice that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (2) record in the individual's case file that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (3) comply with the immigration detainer request; and (4) inform the individual that the individual is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer request. Provides immunity to a governmental body or an employee of a governmental body for any action taken concerning an immigration detainer request. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that a governmental entity has not complied with an immigration detention request, the attorney general may bring a court action to: (1) enjoin an act or practice constituting a violation of an immigration detention request; and (2) impose a civil penalty for noncompliance with an immigration detention request. Provides that if the attorney general determines a governmental body did not comply with an immigration detention order, upon the advice of the attorney general, the governor may order that state funding and grants be withheld to the governmental body for up to one year. Requires a judge who receives notice that an individual is subject to an immigration detainer request to ensure that the notice of the immigration detainer request is recorded in the court's record. Prohibits an employer from knowingly or intentionally recruiting, hiring, or employing an unauthorized alien. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable causes exists that an employer has recruited, hired, or employed an unauthorized alien, the attorney general may enjoin the action and seek the suspension of the employer's operating authorizations. Requires a parole sponsor to submit certain information to the state department of revenue annually. Provides that the state department of revenue shall retain the information submitted by parole sponsors and may share the information with the attorney general. Provides that a governmental entity that employs a prosecuting official is entitled to investigative costs and costs in an indecent nuisance action.

J.D. PrescottRepublican

Artisan distillers.

Amends the permitting for craft manufacturers to participate in a trade show or exposition from a maximum of 45 days per year to a maximum of 60 events per year. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met.

Ron AltingRepublican

Rape kits.

Establishes the rape kit backlog fund to provide funding for assisting law enforcement agencies and testing labs in eliminating the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the state police department to provide grants to law enforcement agencies and testing labs to help eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the state police department to make an annual report to the general assembly. Provides that before January 1, 2027, every law enforcement agency and testing lab shall process certain rape kits in their possession that are not completely processed as of July 1, 2025.

Becky CashRepublican

Certified technology parks.

Increases the maximum amount of an additional annual deposit amount for a Level 2 certified technology park (park) to: (1) $500,000; or (2) $500,000 multiplied by the number of redevelopment commissions that have entered into a written agreement for the operation of the Level 2 park; as applicable. Provides that if a Level 2 park: (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a military base enhancement area; the Level 2 park shall become a Level 3 park upon reaching its Level 2 deposit limit. Provides that a Level 3 park may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000.

Shane LindauerRepublican

Funding for breast cancer research.

Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish a program to provide grants to cancer centers in Indiana to increase breast cancer research projects or breast cancer clinical trials. Sets forth the state department's duties under the program. Establishes the breast cancer research fund. Makes an appropriation.

Joanna KingRepublican

Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.

James TomesRepublican

Office of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Establishes the office of entrepreneurship and innovation (office). Requires the office to: (1) develop and administer programs to support the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Indiana; (2) direct and oversee programs and sources of funding related to the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in Indiana; (3) work to strengthen policies and programs supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in Indiana; (4) coordinate with state agencies and other state funded entities to align services and programs related to entrepreneurship and starting and scaling a business; (5) work with funded entities on identifying strategies and metrics around the disbursement of funds to measure funds reaching rural communities and other underrepresented socioeconomic communities; (6) work with stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship to enhance learning and skills, provide technical support, and expand access to resources for entrepreneurs across Indiana; and (7) develop and administer programs to support and encourage youth entrepreneurship, including supporting students and teachers in fostering entrepreneurial skills.

Jake TeshkaRepublican

Alcohol and gaming matters.

Provides that the state lottery commission shall not operate or authorize the operation of a lottery courier service. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules regarding the bulk purchase of lottery products. Allows a wine dealer that is not a package liquor store to deliver wine to a customer's residence or office. Provides three-way permits, subject to certain conditions, to the city of Warsaw and the town of Syracuse. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met. Provides that a municipality may not require a designated permittee or vendor within a designated refreshment area to purchase containers for alcoholic beverages from a certain vendor.

Ron AltingRepublican

Public depositories.

Amends as follows the Indiana Code section authorizing a political subdivision to invest public funds in certificates of deposit of depositories that have not been designated as a depository by the local board of finance but have been designated by the state board of finance as a depository for state deposits: (1) Provides that an investment that is made under the section after June 30, 2018, in a certificate of deposit of a depository that is located outside the territorial limits of the investing political subdivision is considered lawfully invested and insured by the public deposits insurance fund notwithstanding the current statutory requirement that all public funds of all political subdivisions must be deposited in designated depositories located in the territorial limits of the political subdivision. (2) Eliminates, for purposes of investments in certificates of deposit made under the section, the applicability of the current statutory requirement that all public funds of all political subdivisions must be deposited in designated depositories located in the territorial limits of the political subdivision. Amends the Indiana Code section requiring that all public funds of all political subdivisions be deposited in public depositories within the territorial limits of the political subdivision to provide that a board of finance of a political subdivision that is: (1) a school corporation; or (2) a library district; may invest the public funds of the political subdivision in a designated depository located anywhere in the county in which the political subdivision is located. Authorizes a county to invest the public funds of the county in a depository that is located in another county contiguous to that county.

Kyle PierceRepublican

Recognizing International Women's Day and recognizing the essential role of women in history during Women's History Month.

Recognizing International Women's Day and recognizing the essential role of women in history during Women's History Month.

Pat Boy

Recognizing Christian persecution in the area known as the Artsakh Republic.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Christian persecution in the area known as the Artsakh Republic and urging the Indiana federal delegation to stop funding or supporting military countries that are killing Christians in Armenia and Turkey.

Andy Zay

Recognizing the importance of repentance.

Recognizing the importance of repentance.

Joanna KingRepublican

Supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states.

Jake TeshkaRepublican

Recognizing Shen Yun.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Shen Yun.

Craig HaggardRepublican

Urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Medicaid Oversight Committee the task of studying the use of long term care insurance.

Urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Medicaid Oversight Committee the task of studying the use of long term care insurance.

Edward DeLaneyDemocrat

Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and its threat to national security.

Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and its threat to national security.

Tim YocumRepublican

Recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel.

Craig HaggardRepublican

Certified technology parks.

Provides that if a Level 2 certified technology park (park): (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a military base enhancement area; the park shall become a Level 3 park upon reaching its Level 2 deposit limit. Provides that a Level 3 park may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000.

Eric BasslerRepublican

Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to establish that campaign and election spending may be regulated.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that campaign and election spending may be regulated.

Travis HoldmanRepublican

Urging the Indiana congressional delegation to oppose harmful tariffs impacting Indiana's farmers, businesses, employees, and consumers.

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

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Zach PayneRepublican

Offenses against children.

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.

Aaron FreemanRepublican

Local regulation.

Prohibits, subject to specified exceptions, a county, municipality, township, or neighborhood or homeowners association from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, order, regulation, resolution, policy, or similar measure that: (1) prohibits or restricts the use, sale, or lease of a motor vehicle or outdoor equipment; (2) distinguishes between motor vehicles or outdoor equipment; or (3) results in differing regulatory standards for motor vehicles or outdoor equipment; based on the fuel source that powers the motor vehicle or outdoor equipment. Requires political subdivisions located within five miles of the end of a runway of a publicly owned, public use airport to adopt an airspace overlay zoning ordinance.

Jim PresselRepublican