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
Minor access and use of social media
At a previous meeting, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 11 on minor access and use of social media, authored by Sen. Bohacek. The bill: The Indiana Catholic Conference testified in support of the bill and the America Civil Liberties Union of Indiana testified against the bill. On January 15, 2025, the bill was heard for amend and vote. The committee amended the bill … [Read more...] about Minor access and use of social media
Age verification for material harmful to minors
S.E.A. 17, P.L. 98 Effective: July 1, 2024 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/17 … [Read more...] about Age verification for material harmful to minors
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