H.E.A. 1193, P.L. 83-2026
Effective: July 1, 2026
- Amends the definition of “discriminatory practice.”
- Provides that the civil rights commission (commission) may not represent a private individual and may only represent the state in a civil action filed in circuit or superior court.
- Requires the commission to send a complaint received by the commission to the state or federal agency that has jurisdiction over the complaint.
- Provides that attorney’s fees may not be awarded in a civil action brought in a trial court.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1193/