The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 235 authored by Sen. Tyler Johnson and Sen. Byrne on limitations on diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill establishes prohibitions and requirements on state agencies, recipients of state contracts or grants, state educational institutions, and health profession licensing boards regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill provides … [Read more...] about Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Nondiscrimination in employment and education
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 289 authored by Sen. Byrne and Sen. Tyler Johnson on nondiscrimination in employment and education. The bill provides that: The bill was amended by consent to remove the private right of action from the bill and replace it with a provision that allows the Attorney General to file an action for mandate to compel a school corporation, … [Read more...] about Nondiscrimination in employment and education
Citizenship and immigration status
S.E.A. 181, P.L. 76 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that, if the Attorney General determines probable cause exists, the Attorney General, rather than any person lawfully domiciled in Indiana, shall bring an action to compel a governmental body or postsecondary educational institution to comply with statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials. Requires a … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
H.E.A. 1235, P.L. 170 Effective: March 15, 2024 Provides that only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters. Prohibits a political subdivision from otherwise independently bringing or maintaining such an … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Age verification for material harmful to minors
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 17 concerning age verification for material harmful to minors authored by Sen. Bohacek and sponsored by Rep. King. The author explained that the bill: The Committee amended the bill to add definitions of "person" and "verification information,” increase damages from $1,000 to $5,000, require adult oriented website operators to use c … [Read more...] about Age verification for material harmful to minors