H.E.A. 1193, P.L. 83-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1193/ … [Read more...] about Civil rights commission
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At a prior hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1193 on civil rights commission sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill: On February 18, 2026, the Committee heard the bill for an amend and vote. The Committee amended the bill by consent and the relevant provisions provide the following: The Civil Rights Commission testified in support of … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Commission
Civil Rights Commission
On January 12, 2026, the House Judiciary Committee HB 1193 on Civil Rights Commission authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill does the following: The Civil Rights Commission testified in support of this bill. The Fair Housing Center testified that they were neutral to the bill. Additionally, Strength over Struggle and a member of the public testified in opposition to the … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Commission
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The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 66 on civil rights authored by Sen. R. Michael Young and Sen. Boots. This bill defines certain provisions of the Constitution of the State of Indiana as "fundamental rights" and prohibits the government from substantially burdening a fundamental right unless the governmental entity demonstrates that the application of the burden to the … [Read more...] about Civil rights