February 22, 2024
Siblings of students with disabilities eligible for scholarship accounts under amended bill
A Senate committee amended a bill on Wednesday that changes how two of the states scholarship account programs are administered and who is eligible for them.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024
Advocates, lawmakers worry shortened banking dispute period hinders consumer protections
A House committee on Thursday passed a bill that shortens the period of time Hoosiers have to dispute charges and other issues with their banks. Senate Bill 188 would lower the states statute of limitations from six years to two years.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024
Expansion of voyeurism law included in bill to address Indiana's revenge pornography law
A Senate committee this week added a provision that deals with concealed cameras to a revenge pornography bill.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Academic exemptions struck from proposal for religious education during school
A proposal passed by a Senate committee would require schools to release students for faith-based instruction if requested regardless of the students academics. Lawmakers removed exceptions for students who are habitually truant or struggling academically.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Committee removes portion of controversial language from bill to define antisemitism
A Senate committee removed a portion of controversial language from a bill to define antisemitism.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Ambulance providers say payment issues worsen access. Bill sets out-of-network rates
Half of Indiana counties contain ambulance deserts - an area where residents live more than 25 minutes from where an ambulance is stationed. Ambulance providers say payment issues are one factor in that lack of access. A bill passed by the Senate would establish requirements for how health plans pay out-of-network ambulance providers.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Certification for recovery community organizations heads to Holcomb's desk
Some Hoosiers in substance use recovery find support and resources in grassroots organizations called recovery community organizations, or RCOs. Legislation headed to the governor would establish standards for RCOs that give the groups access to more funding opportunities.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Indiana Republicans seek to legally enforce ban on sanctuary cities
Republicans want to make Indiana's law banning sanctuary cities enforceable with a bill headed to the House floor.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Stricter age verification for adult sites requirement heads to Indiana House floor
Adult websites will need stronger age verification measures under a bill headed to the Indiana House floor.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Economic Enhancement District for Mile Square will not be repealed
Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or EED, will not be repealed. A bill put the funding tool at risk but an amendment saves the district - with some caveats.
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