The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 76 authored by Sen. Brown and Sen. Alexander on immigration matters. The bill in relevant part, provides: The bill was amended by consent in relevant part to specify when representation by the attorney general for certain legal actions is required and when representation may be requested and removes language that provided the attorney … [Read more...] about Immigration matters
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Various immigration matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1531 authored by Rep. Prescott and co-authored by Rep. Jeter on various immigration matters. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to: The Indiana Attorney General, National Immigration Center for Enforcement (NICE), Indiana Family Institute, an attorney and two members of the public testified in support of the bill. The … [Read more...] about Various immigration matters
Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
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
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