Bills & Legislation

Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day.

Fady QaddouraDemocrat

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

Recognizing Ray Gaddis upon his recent induction into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame.

Recognizing Ray Gaddis upon his recent induction into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame.

John BartlettDemocrat

Honoring the Carmel High School swim teams on their IHSAA state championship victories.

Honoring the Carmel High School swim teams on their IHSAA state championship victories.

Danny LopezRepublican

Honoring the 50th anniversary of IndyGo.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor IndyGo on its 50th Anniversary.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett.

A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bobby Pruett.

Chris GartenRepublican

Charter school requirements.

Provides that access to financial data for local schools requirements apply to charter schools.

Greg TaylorDemocrat

Law enforcement officer drug and alcohol testing.

Provides that, on or before July 1, 2025, each law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement protocols to administer drug and alcohol testing to a law enforcement officer immediately after the law enforcement officer uses deadly force in the pursuit or apprehension of an individual.

John BartlettDemocrat

Recognizing Reman Day.

Recognizing Reman Day.

Robb GreeneRepublican

Terms of members of Congress.

Applies to Congress for a Convention for proposing Amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to provide limits to the number of terms that an individual may serve in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.

Andy Zay

Recognizing Charlie Shook.

Recognizing Charlie Shook.

Sheila KlinkerDemocrat

Congratulating Jennifer Sanders on being named the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Jennifer Sanders on being named the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

Alex ZimmermanRepublican

Recognizing Hoosier Retail Workers.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize Hoosier retail workers for their ongoing efforts to provide essential services to the state of Indiana.

Fady QaddouraDemocrat

Honoring those who have served as legislative interns for the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Honoring those who have served as legislative interns for the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Gregory SteuerwaldRepublican

Honoring George Hawthorne upon his retirement from REAL Services.

Honoring George Hawthorne upon his retirement from REAL Services.

Maureen BauerDemocrat

Honoring Tom Morrison for his service to Indiana higher education.

Honoring Tom Morrison for his service to Indiana higher education.

Philip GiaQuintaDemocrat

Cemetery perpetual care fund.

Exempts certain veteran focused nonprofit cemeteries from certain deposit and trustee requirements with respect to a perpetual care fund. Provides that certain nonprofit cemeteries must deposit into the perpetual care fund $30 for every niche in the cemetery.

Martin CarbaughRepublican

Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day.

Lori Goss-ReavesRepublican

Recognizing March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Recognizing March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Sue ErringtonDemocrat

Feasibility study of energy audit of state government campus.

Allows the Indiana department of administration to award a contract not later than December 31, 2025 for a feasibility study concerning conducting an energy audit on the: (1) Indiana state capitol building; and (2) Indiana government center north and south buildings. Provides that the study's cost must be less than $100,000.

Andy Zay

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

Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Indiana Statehouse.

Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Indiana Statehouse.

Earl HarrisDemocrat

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Adopt-A-Block program.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Adopt-A-Block program.

Mitch GoreDemocrat

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

Controlled substances.

Adds additional substances to the list of controlled substances.

Wendy McNamaraRepublican

Recognizing the Divine Nine chapters of Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Divine Nine chapters of Indiana.

Vanessa SummersDemocrat

Recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month.

Earl HarrisDemocrat

Recognizing National Agriculture Day.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing National Agriculture Day and the economic impact of agriculture on Indiana.

Jean LeisingRepublican

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

Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases.

Creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile delinquency proceedings on Indiana military property.

Wendy McNamaraRepublican

Recognizing the Allen County Bicentennial.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Allen County Bicentennial.

Liz BrownRepublican

Agricultural online portal.

Requires the Indiana state department of agriculture (department) to establish and maintain an online portal on its website for the purposes of: (1) assisting users in the successful navigation of agricultural or related topics among various federal and state agencies; (2) providing a single source for users to access agricultural or related funding opportunities; (3) providing a searchable data base of available federal and state grants with information on eligibility and deadline criteria; and (4) providing regular updates to reflect changes in federal and state funding opportunities. Provides that the online portal shall include links to various federal and state websites. Requires that the online portal provide a series of regulatory checklists to assist users that are considering diversifying into new markets in the navigation of agricultural and related regulations and the avoidance of punitive enforcement actions before they arise. Requires that the online portal provide a one stop venue that will help connect users with responsive data visualization tools and technical assistance programming. Requires that the online portal include a link to provide users with ongoing updates on the status of certain lost farmland. Requires an updated report on certain lost farmland to be uploaded to the online portal every five years. Requires that the online portal include formal venues: (1) to collect comments from the public regarding federal regulations impacting Indiana's rural economy with the goal of assisting the state in providing vigorous advocacy on behalf of the public; and (2) where users may provide to the department reviews and feedback regarding the usefulness of the online portal.

Kendell CulpRepublican

Employment social enterprises.

Defines "employment social enterprise" as a nonprofit or for-profit organization that meets certain criteria. Amends the definition of "workforce related program" to include a work based learning program or transitional jobs program that: (1) is through an employment social enterprise; and (2) meets certain other criteria.

Carey HamiltonDemocrat

Memorializing Dr. Brian Dillman.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to memorialize the life of Brian Scott Dillman, MD.

Greg TaylorDemocrat

Recognizing DarkSky International.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the work of DarkSky International in bringing awareness to light pollution.

Andrea HunleyDemocrat

Recognizing PTSD and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations.

Chris GartenRepublican

Town and city court judges.

Provides that the judge of a city or town court shall reside in: (1) the county in which the city or town court is located; or (2) the bordering Indiana county that is the closest Indiana county to the city or town in which the court is located. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.

Mike AylesworthRepublican

Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.

Maureen BauerDemocrat

Memorializing Fred Fislar.

A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Hendricks County Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar.

Brett ClarkRepublican

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

Advanced transmission technologies.

Defines "advanced transmission technologies" as software or hardware technologies that increase the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of an existing or new electric transmission facility. Provides that in any integrated resource plan (IRP) filed with the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) after December 31, 2025, an electric utility that owns or operates a transmission or distribution system must include a description of the potential use of, or investment in, one or more advanced transmission technologies to enable the electric utility to safely, reliably, efficiently, and cost effectively meet electric system demand. Provides that in any IRP filed with the IURC after December 31, 2029, an electric utility that owns or operates a transmission or distribution system must include a description of the electric utility's transmission and distribution systems, as specified by the IURC. Requires the IURC to conduct a study to evaluate the potential use or deployment of advanced transmission technologies by public utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2026 annual report the commission's findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study. Provides that advanced transmission technologies qualify as eligible transmission, distribution, and storage system improvements for purposes of the statute that authorizes a public utility to recover eligible costs incurred in connection with investments made in such improvements.

Eric KochRepublican

Recognizing May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month.

Recognizing May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month.

Mitch GoreDemocrat

Civil legal aid fund.

Limits how a legal services provider may use funds from the civil legal aid fund. Relocates a provision concerning fund distribution. Repeals the distribution formula of the civil legal aid fund statute. Requires the office of judicial administration to annually report certain information regarding the civil legal aid fund to the state budget committee.

Cyndi CarrascoRepublican

Low head dams.

Provides that the state does not assume ownership of or responsibility for a low head dam that is not listed as owned by the state on the department of natural resources' (department) low head dam roster (roster). Permits a person to remove without a permit certain low head dams that are located on a navigable waterway and that are encroachments. Requires the department to establish warning sign standards and requirements for low head dams that are on the roster. Allows for a bond of $1,000,000 to serve as proof of financial responsibility for a person that owns a low head dam. Provides that a permit issued by the director after January 1, 2021, for the removal of a low head dam does not expire until two years after certain judicial appeal processes are complete.

Justin BuschRepublican

Honoring the 35th anniversary of Dunebrook.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dunebrook on its 35th anniversary.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Membership of aviation boards.

Provides that an eligible entity with a population of less than 38,000 is not subject to the political party membership requirements for a board of aviation commissioners or an airport authority.

Tony IsaRepublican

Indiana crime guns task force.

Provides that the Indiana crime guns task force area may include Lake County. Increases the number of executive board members required for a quorum from five to seven. Specifies that the position for which the chairperson voted prevails in the case of a tie vote as long as that position has received the affirmative votes of at least four members of the executive board. (Current law requires the affirmative votes of at least three members for a tie to be settled in favor of the chairperson's position.)

Earl HarrisDemocrat