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BillAGENCIES; Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)AGENCIES; Department of Health (IDOH)AGENCIES; Department of Insurance (IDOI)CITIES AND TOWNS; GenerallyCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesCOURTS; Municipal CourtsDEATH AND DECEASED; GenerallyINSURANCE; Life Insurance
Provides that an applicant for a certificate of death has a direct interest in a certificate of death if the applicant is a beneficiary of the deceased's individual retirement account, retirement account, brokerage transfer on death account, annuity, or life insurance policy. Provides that if a charitable organization is designated as the beneficiary of an individual retirement account, retirement account, …
BillCITIES AND TOWNS; GenerallyCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyCOURTS; Probate Court and ProceedingsCOURTS; Trial CourtsHEALTH; Behavioral Health; GenerallyPROPERTY; HousingPROPERTY; Landlords and Tenants
Provides that under certain circumstances a landlord may file a petition for an emergency possessory order. Requires a court to order a tenant to return possession of a dwelling unit to the landlord if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) a tenant or the tenant's guest has committed a crime that affects the health and …
Bullying oversight committees and ombudsman. Establishes a state bullying ombudsman (ombudsman) position within the department of education (department). Establishes the duties of the ombudsman. Requires the department to: (1) provide staff and administrative support for the ombudsman; and (2) post the ombudsman's contact information on the department's website. Requires each school corporation to provide the ombudsman's contact information in certain …
Alcoholic beverages and THC hemp extract. Establishes a direct beer seller's permit to allow a brewer to ship beer directly to a consumer. Allows liquor retailers and catering halls to purchase alcoholic beverages from a package liquor store. Allows a beer wholesaler to make credit sales. Allows a bar or restaurant (retailer) to deliver mixed drinks for carryout or delivery …
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion. Authorizes the lottery commission (commission) to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Specifies rules the commission must adopt concerning the sale of digital lottery games. Requires the commission to establish a retailer incentive program for retailers that participate in the promotion of digital lottery games. Specifies annual public …
BillADDICTION SERVICES; Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substances, and AlcoholAGENCIES; Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC)ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO; Licenses and Permits
Establishes a direct beer seller's permit to allow a brewer to ship beer directly to a consumer. Allows liquor retailers and catering halls to purchase alcoholic beverages from a package liquor store. Allows a beer wholesaler to make credit sales. Allows a bar or restaurant (retailer) to deliver mixed drinks for carryout or delivery to a consumer's residence or office. …
BillBOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; GenerallyGAMBLING, GAMING, AND WAGERING; LotteryTECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)
Authorizes the lottery commission (commission) to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Specifies rules the commission must adopt concerning the sale of digital lottery games. Requires the commission to establish a retailer incentive program for retailers that participate in the promotion of digital lottery games. Specifies annual public meeting requirements. Provides that unless granted …
Marion County small claims court jurisdiction. Requires the following cases to be filed in a Marion County small claims court: (1) A possessory action between a landlord and a tenant in which the past due rent does not exceed $10,000. (2) An action f...
Currently Indiana only bans utility shutoffs during winter (December through March). This bill would extend that protection through the summer heat — June 21 to September 23 — so your electric or gas company can't cut you off during a heat wave. Also requires utilities to report disconnection data so the public can see how many families are losing service.
Alcoholic beverages and THC hemp extract. Establishes a direct beer seller's permit to allow a brewer to ship beer directly to a consumer. Allows liquor retailers and catering halls to purchase alcoholic beverages from a package liquor store. Allows ...
Various family matters. Allows a provider to remain eligible to receive a voucher payment until a final determination is made that the provider's license or eligibility is no longer in good standing. Provides that a child care center is exempt from l...
MEWA for child care facilities. Allows a group or association of child care facilities to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). Requires the department of insurance to: (1) create a survey requesting certain information from child...
Self-service storage facilities. Requires an owner of a self-service storage facility to implement adequate security measures to prevent the theft of a renter's personal property that is stored in a rented space at the owner's self-service storage fa...
Preemption of local regulation. Provides that unless expressly authorized by another statute, a municipality or county may not adopt, enforce, or maintain an ordinance, order, or rule regulating conduct in a field of regulation that is occupied by a ...
Breaks up Indiana's electric monopoly system. Starting in 2028 for businesses and 2029 for households, you could choose who generates your electricity — not just your local monopoly utility. Your utility would still deliver the power through its wires, but you'd pick from competing generators. The idea: competition drives prices down. States like Texas and Ohio already do this.
Bullying oversight committees and ombudsman. Establishes a state bullying ombudsman (ombudsman) position within the department of education (department). Establishes the duties of the ombudsman. Requires the department to: (1) provide staff and admin...
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion. Authorizes the lottery commission (commission) to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Specifies rules the commission must adopt concerning the sale of digital lottery game...
Death sentence and intellectual disabilities. Establishes a procedure to determine pretrial whether a defendant in a death penalty case has an intellectual disability.
FSSA fiscal matters. Amends the duties of the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) concerning home and community based services waivers (waiver). Requires: (1) a provider of waiver services to provide certain documentation t...
Homeowners association governance. Prohibits a homeowners association (HOA), an agent of an HOA, or an HOA management company from charging a homeowner a fee associated with any service provided by the HOA. Requires the board of an HOA to provide to ...
Insurance mandated gun free zone notices. Provides that an insurer may not require an insured or prospective insured to post or display a gun free zone notice.
Various administrative law matters. Adds conditions for which the horse racing commission (HRC) may revoke or suspend a license or deny a license application. Adds a reference to wagering on horse racing in a provision prohibiting certain individuals...
Long term care. Amends the requirements for a Medicaid home and community based services waiver. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to apply to the federal government for: (1) a new Medicaid waiver to provide ...
Establishes the northwest Indiana professional sports development commission. Authorizes the commission to study various plans and recommendations that are proposed with respect to attracting a professional sports franchise to northwest Indiana. Authorizes the commission to prepare a comprehensive master plan …
Antique firearms. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Allows the holder of a tobacco sales certificate (holder) to obtain a supplemental cigar sales certificate (cigar certificate) that allows the holder to sell cigars on a temporary basis at a function or event. Provides the …
Prekindergarten program enrollment. Amends the definition of "eligible child" for purposes of the prekindergarten program (program). Removes provisions regarding the program that require: (1) the office of the secretary of family and social services ...
Antique firearms. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.
Organ donation. Provides that an employee who has worked for an employer for at least a year is entitled to take an unpaid leave of absence for organ donation. Provides that a leave of absence may not exceed 30 working …
Limits on nuisance actions against racetracks. Provides that a racing facility or racetrack or any of its appurtenances is not and does not become a nuisance, public or private, within the area of the racing facility or racetrack, in an …
Release and sale of cemetery plots. Provides that if a burial space in a cemetery: (1) has remained unused for a period of at least 100 years from the date of sale or last recorded designation or transfer; and (2) …
Nursing matters; education programs. Requires the Indiana State Nurses Association, any time there is a vacancy or expiration of a term on the board of nursing, to recommend to the governor a list of qualified nurses for appointment. (Current law …
Agricultural programs. Creates the pork market development program (pork program) and the soybean market development program (soybean program). Specifies that the pork program and soybean program apply only if assessments are not levied and collected...
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. Prohibits health practitioners and other specified individuals from performing pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specified circumstances. Spec...
Alcohol and tobacco matters. Specifies, with respect to a tobacco sales certificate (certificate), that a permitted premises may not include sleeping or living quarters. Provides that a person may not sell a tobacco product or electronic cigarette at...
Creates a new government authority to build a stadium in northwest Indiana with public financing — while schools and roads in rural districts like HD-46 keep waiting for investment.
Provides that a racing facility or racetrack or any of its appurtenances is not and does not become a nuisance, public or private, within the area of the racing facility or racetrack, in an action brought by a person who …