The House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 4 on various fiscal matters sponsored by Rep. Snow and Rep. Thompson and authored by Sen. Mishler and Sen. Garten. In relevant part, the bill urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on courts and the judiciary the task of undertaking a comprehensive study of all court fees and fines. The Committee amended the … [Read more...] about Various fiscal matters
Grooming
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 119 on grooming sponsored by Rep. Olthoff and authored by Sen. Dernulc and Sen. Niemeyer. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to specify what constitutes grooming activity and provide that a "computer network" includes cellular telephones. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and private … [Read more...] about Grooming
Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 139 on jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding sponsored by Rep. Olthoff and authored by Sen. Donato and Sen. Doriot. The bill exempts a woman who is breastfeeding from a birth within the past 365 days from jury duty. The American College of OBGYNs, Good Trouble Coalition, Association of Women's Health, obstetric and … [Read more...] about Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding
Tobacco products and vapor devices
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 144 on tobacco products and vapor devices sponsored by Rep. Rowray and authored by Sen. Alexander and Sen. Freeman. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Lung Association, Indiana State Medical Association, and the Alcohol and Tobacco Association … [Read more...] about Tobacco products and vapor devices
Family and children matters
On February 9, 2026, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 171 on family and children matters sponsored by Rep. McGuire and authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Walker. The bill: Strength Over Struggle, Inc., Champions for Children Indiana, attorneys, and private citizens testified in support of the bill. Judge Stephanie Campbell of Fountain Circuit Court on behalf of the Indiana … [Read more...] about Family and children matters