The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1478 on pro bono legal services fee sponsored by Senator Koch. Author Rep. Zimmerman summarized the bill noting that there is currently a $1.00 fee charged when certain civil actions are filed. The fee is transmitted to the Indiana Bar Foundation to assist in their funding pro bono legal services in Indiana. It does not fund any attorneys but helps fund the infrastructure in providing pro bono services. The bill also eliminates the sunset provision for the fee.
DoxPop and the Indiana Bar Foundation testified in support. The bill passed 10-0 and was recommitted to the Tax and Fisca Committeel.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1478/