S.E.A. 143, P.L. 101-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden certain parental rights unless the burden, as applied to the parent and the child, is required to advance a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of advancing the governmental interest. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) … [Read more...] about Parental rights
parental rights
Parental rights
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 143 on parental rights sponsored by Rep. Lindauer and Rep. Commons. Author Sen. Brown introduced the bill, which: The Committee amended the bill by consent to remove the provision stating that a governmental entity that is a party to a civil, judicial, or administrative proceeding has the burden of proof to demonstrate by clear and … [Read more...] about Parental rights
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
Parental rights
At a previous meeting, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 143 on parental rights, authored by Sen. Liz Brown. The bill: Testimony in support of the bill was provided by the Alliance for Defending Freedom and six members of the public. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana testified against the bill. On January 15, 2025, the bill was heard for amend and … [Read more...] about Parental rights