Bills & Legislation

Student well-being and resiliency.

Requires the department of education (department), in consultation with the office of the secretary of family and social services, to approve and make available student mental well-being resources for certain schools. Requires the governing body of a school corporation or the equivalent authority for a charter school to publish and publicly post the approved student well-being resources. Establishes the resiliency program (program) to provide eligible schools the opportunity to participate in a program designed to help students build resiliency and grit so that students are ready to learn. Requires the department to develop guidelines to determine which eligible schools may participate in the program. Requires an eligible school selected by the department to participate in the program to follow certain requirements and procedures before a student may participate in the program. Requires the department to prepare a report concerning the program and submit the report to the legislative council.

Scott AlexanderRepublican

Anatomical gift inquiries.

Requires a state agency to offer a state employee an opportunity to register as a donor of an anatomical gift: (1) during the state employee's onboarding process; and (2) on an annual basis, during the state agency's employee benefits enrollment period. Requires certain information to be provided to the state employee concerning the donation of an anatomical gift.

Blake DoriotRepublican

Waste disposal.

Provides that depositing or causing or allowing the deposit of contaminants or solid waste upon the land is a Class C misdemeanor in certain circumstances.

Mitch GoreDemocrat

Little Calumet River basin development commission.

Requires the Little Calumet River basin development commission (commission) to submit an annual budget to the Lake County council (council) before September 1 of each year for a nonbinding review. Requires the commission to submit an annual expenditure and activity report to the council before November 1 of each year.

Dan DernulcRepublican

Vegetable gardens and livestock.

Prohibits a county, city, or town (unit) from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that prevents a person from cultivating a vegetable garden on certain property. Allows a unit to adopt or enforce an ordinance or regulation that imposes the same standards and requirements as those imposed on certain property. Allows a unit to adopt ordinances and regulations regarding the keeping of livestock on property.

Blake DoriotRepublican

Tax incentive review.

Amends provisions that apply to the legislative services agency's periodic tax incentives review and analysis.

Travis HoldmanRepublican

Recognizing Hoosier Boys State.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize Hoosier Boys State for their ongoing efforts to highlight the value of our form of government.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Exceptions to paraphernalia statutes.

Provides that the controlled substance paraphernalia statutes do not apply to items marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance.

Brett ClarkRepublican

Substitute system of worker's compensation.

Provides that an employer who is a member in good standing with the Small Business Aid, Inc., and provides a substitute system of worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation as established by the Small Business Aid, Inc., is not required to seek the approval of the worker's compensation board in order to provide the substitute system of compensation in lieu of compensation and insurance provided under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Makes corresponding changes.

Andy Zay

Various food matters.

Provides that a recipient may appeal to the legislative body an enforcement action issued or taken by a local health officer under IC 16-20-1 in response to a food establishment inspection. Adds provisions concerning limited meat product sales. Prohibits a grocery store from selling, offering for sale, or distributing an alternative meat product misbranded as a meat product. Requires a food manufacturer to label alternative meat products as "THIS IS AN IMITATION MEAT PRODUCT".

Kendell CulpRepublican

Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21.

Makes possession of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid by a minor a Class B misdemeanor. Makes the sale of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid to a minor a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty under certain circumstances. Prohibits the sale of a vapor product to a minor and the possession of a vapor product by a minor. Increases the penalty for certain infractions involving minors and tobacco or e-liquids containing nicotine.

Mike BohacekRepublican

School chaplains.

Allows a principal or superintendent of a public school, including a charter school, to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a school chaplain if certain requirements are met. Allows a school chaplain to provide: (1) secular advice, guidance, and support services; and (2) nonsecular advice, guidance, and support services if certain conditions are met. Provides that, with exceptions, communications made by a student to a school chaplain are privileged and confidential.

Stacey DonatoRepublican

Municipal elections.

Moves, as a general rule, elections of town officers to even-numbered years. Allows a town that has a population of more than 10,000 to pass a resolution to opt out of the general rule. Allows a city to pass a resolution to opt in to the general rule. Increases the amount of time that a voter may remain in the voting booth at a primary, general, municipal, or special election, from four minutes to seven minutes. Makes conforming amendments.

Mike GaskillRepublican

Foreign interests.

Prohibits a prohibited person from entering into a contract for the provision of goods or services with the state, a state agency, and a political subdivision. Provides that a local hospital authority or corporation is excluded from a political subdivision for purposes of a prohibition on contracts with certain foreign owned companies and individuals. Requires agents acting on behalf of certain countries of concern to register with the attorney general. Requires schools and school corporations in Indiana to disclose certain foreign gifts and contracts. Requires public and private postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana to disclose certain foreign gifts and contracts. Prohibits certain individuals and business entities from acquiring: (1) an interest in business entities governed under Indiana law; and (2) real property located in Indiana. Provides that a prohibited person shall not act as an instrumentality of a foreign adversary. Repeals existing statutes regarding foreign ownership of real property. Makes conforming changes.

Craig HaggardRepublican

Wine delivery.

Allows a wine dealer that is not a package liquor store to deliver wine to a customer's residence or office. Requires the wine to be delivered by the permit holder or an employee who holds an employee permit.

Ron AltingRepublican

Honoring Indiana 4-H.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 11, 2025, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse.

Jean LeisingRepublican

Honoring the late State Senator Earline Rogers.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the late State Senator Earline Rogers.

Vernon SmithDemocrat

Trauma informed care.

Establishes the trauma informed care commission (commission). Provides that the commission shall identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding best practices and research models with respect to children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma. Requires the commission to submit a report to the office of the secretary of family and social services and to the general assembly. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee the task of studying various issues regarding teachers and education.

Vanessa SummersDemocrat

Recognizing the Purdue Extension Community Leadership Program.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service's (Purdue Extension) Community Leadership Program.

Eric BasslerRepublican

Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers.

A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Senator Earline Rogers.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Honoring the USCTC.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the U.S. Colored Troop Coalition (USCTC) as a catalyst to engage, invest and mobilize the residents of the southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.

Andrea HunleyDemocrat

Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds.

Greg GoodeRepublican

Recognizing Porter-Starke Services upon their 50th anniversary.

Recognizing Porter-Starke Services upon their 50th anniversary.

Julie OlthoffRepublican

Honoring Sam Hanna.

Honoring Sam Hanna.

Kyle PierceRepublican

Honoring the Southside USCTC.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the Southside U.S. Colored Troop Coalition (USCTC) as a catalyst to engage, invest and mobilize the residents of the southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.

Andrea HunleyDemocrat

Resisting law enforcement.

Increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement.

Alaina ShonkwilerRepublican

Adoption of research animals.

Requires research facilities to offer for adoption dogs or cats no longer required for research purposes.

Dave HallRepublican

Honoring the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association.

Vaneta BeckerRepublican

Environmental waste inventory and grant program.

Allows the Indiana brownfields fund to be used to pay for: (1) studies conducted under the Indiana brownfields program; and (2) the creation of an inventory of brownfields in Indiana (inventory). Authorizes the Indiana finance authority (authority) to create and maintain the inventory. Authorizes the authority to: (1) contract with one or more state supported colleges or universities for assistance in creating and maintaining the inventory; and (2) pay costs arising from the creation and maintenance of the inventory with funds appropriated to the Indiana brownfields fund. Provides that, if the inventory is created, the authority shall report the contents of the inventory to the interim study committee on environmental affairs in 2026 and in each even-numbered calendar year thereafter. Provides for confidentiality regarding documents and information submitted to the authority.

Andy Zay

Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Julie McGuireRepublican

Consumer genetic testing providers.

Provides that a person may not discriminate against an individual on the basis of the individual's solicitation and use of consumer genetic testing services or on the basis of the results of genetic testing performed by a provider of consumer genetic testing services (provider). Requires a provider to disclose specified information to an individual who submits biological material to the provider for genetic testing. Prohibits a provider that performs, or causes to be performed, genetic testing on an individual's biological material from: (1) taking specified actions with regard to: (A) the biological material; or (B) data resulting from genetic testing performed on the biological material; unless the provider has solicited and received the individual's consent to the action; or (2) providing data, other than deidentified data, resulting from genetic testing performed on the individual's biological material to: (A) an insurer; (B) a business that provides information or data to insurers for the purposes of underwriting or rating of risks; or (C) the individual's employer. Imposes requirements on a provider with respect to: (1) controlling access to an individual's biological material and data; (2) complying with the individual's revocation of consent with regard to the individual's biological material and data; and (3) marketing or advertising sent to the individual as a result of the individual's solicitation and use of the provider's genetic testing services or use of a website or other remote or virtual service associated with the provider's genetic testing services. Provides that a provider may not charge a fee for the provision of biological material or data resulting from genetic testing performed on biological material: (1) to a law enforcement agency on the basis of a search warrant; or (2) as required by a court order; that is more than the provider's actual cost of providing the material or data. Provides for enforcement of the bill's provisions by the attorney general.

Andrea HunleyDemocrat

Business personal property tax.

Increases the acquisition cost threshold for the business personal property tax exemption from $80,000 to $100,000.

Aaron FreemanRepublican

Grants for participation in the 287(g) program.

Establishes the 287(g) agreement grant program. Provides that a "287(g) agreement" refers to an agreement entered into under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Allows the department of homeland security to provide grants to assist certain local law enforcement authorities in entering into and carrying out law enforcement under a 287(g) agreement.

Eric KochRepublican

Recognizing Regional Care Group for 50 years of service to their community.

Recognizing Regional Care Group for 50 years of service to their community.

Julie OlthoffRepublican

Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Indianapolis Chapter.

La Keisha JacksonDemocrat

Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 in Boone County the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile".

Brian BuchananRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 114 the "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a section of SR 114 the "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile".

Justin BuschRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Hwy 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

Brett ClarkRepublican

Honoring Tom Bigelow and his racing career.

Honoring Tom Bigelow and his racing career.

J.D. PrescottRepublican

Crimes against health care providers.

Defines "health care provider". Provides that the offense of battery is a Level 6 felony if it is committed against a health care provider, and a Level 5 felony if it is committed against a health care provider by placing bodily fluids or waste on the health care provider.

Cyndi CarrascoRepublican

Low water crossings.

Authorizes a local county road and bridge board to undertake low water crossing projects. Requires the commissioner of the department of transportation (department) to ensure that the department makes information available to county boards of commissioners and county highway departments about funding from federal and private sources that might be available to the counties for low water crossing projects. Amends the law on the local road and bridge matching grant fund: (1) to allow grants to local units to be used for low water crossing projects; and (2) to provide that funds allocated for grants to local units having a population of less than 50,000 can be used to make grants to counties below the population limit as well as to municipalities located in counties that are below the population limit.

Lindsay PattersonRepublican

Public safety.

Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally operates a vehicle in: (1) a repeated or continuous manner with the intent of causing a rotational skid; and (2) a manner that endangers a person; commits dangerous spinning, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who, with the intent to obstruct traffic, operates a vehicle in (1) a repeated or continuous manner with the intent of causing a rotational skid; and (2) a manner that endangers a person; commits a Level 6 felony. Establishes a defense in certain circumstances. Specifies that a person may request specialized driving privileges at any time before the disposition of the case. Provides that a vehicle used by its owner to commit dangerous spinning or obstruction of traffic involving a rotational skid is subject to seizure for purposes of civil forfeiture. Makes conforming amendments.

James TomesRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge spanning Wade Creek on SR 156 the "Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge spanning Wade Creek on State Road 156 east of Patriot, Indiana, the "Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar Memorial Bridge".

Randy MaxwellRepublican

Urging the Governor to recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Governor of the State of Indiana to recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day.

Ron AltingRepublican

Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse.

Robin ShacklefordDemocrat

Campaign finance.

Modifies the definition of "auxiliary party organization". Specifies that the definition of "contribution" includes certain donations of property through a payment platform that acts as a conduit. Repeals a provision that allows the Indiana election commission (commission) to issue advisory opinions. Provides that an advisory opinion issued by the commission before July 1, 2025, is void. Provides that certain paid political advertising or campaign material does not falsely represent that the candidate is or has been an officeholder. Provides that, after December 31, 2026, the computer system developed and used by the election division to store campaign finance reports must enable the election division to provide for electronic submission, retrieval, storage, and disclosure of campaign finance reports of candidates for local office and school board office. Requires, after December 31, 2026, that a: (1) committee for a candidate seeking election to a local office or school board office; and (2) political action committee; must file specified reports and statements electronically using a standardized software program or another approved format. Requires, after December 31, 2026, that each county election board and board of elections and registration have access to a particular computer system and software program for the purpose of managing filings by candidates seeking election to a local office or school board office. Specifies requirements that apply to the purchase of a software program by the election division after June 30, 2025. Allows the election division to send certain notices by electronic mail, if a workable electronic mail address is provided by the committee. Requires, after December 31, 2026, each county election board to mail: (1) to each candidate or political action committee required to file a campaign finance report with the county election board; and (2) 21 days before the campaign finance reports are due; a notice that states the date the campaign finance reports are due. Allows a county election board to adopt a resolution allowing certain reports to be submitted to the county election board by hand, mail, or electronic mail. Provides that a county election board that adopts a resolution is responsible for entering the submitted reports into the computer system and software program. Requires the reporting of certain information if a contribution is made through a payment platform that acts as a conduit.

Kyle PierceRepublican

Honoring the 2025 Warsaw Community High School 4A varsity girls basketball team.

Honoring the 2025 Warsaw Community High School 4A varsity girls basketball team.

Craig SnowRepublican

Honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department.

Honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department.

Becky CashRepublican