Extends, to political subdivisions, the application of current restrictions on firearm buyback programs. Prohibits a firearm buyback program that does not meet certain requirements related to staffing, serial number searches, firearm disposal, and disclosure of identifying information.
Provides that as a condition of receiving temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), an individual who is at least 18 years of age must submit to and pass: (1) a drug test at the time the individual applies to receive TANF; and (2) routine, randomly scheduled drug tests while the individual is receiving TANF (required drug tests). Provides that the testing requirement does not apply to an individual who receives TANF benefits on behalf of a child and does not receive TANF benefits on the individual's own behalf. Requires county offices of the office of the secretary of family and social services (FSSA) to inform TANF applicants of the drug testing requirement. Provides that an individual who fails a required drug test is ineligible to receive TANF benefits until the individual: (1) provides to FSSA evidence that the individual is participating in, or on a waiting list to participate in, a drug abuse treatment program; and (2) passes two consecutive drug tests. Provides for appointment of a representative payee to receive TANF on behalf of a child if the individual who would otherwise receive TANF on behalf of the child is ineligible for TANF as a result of failing a required drug test. Provides that if an individual fails a required drug test, FSSA shall withhold the amount of the cost of: (1) the drug test; and (2) any subsequent required drug test; from future TANF benefits the individual receives. Requires a county office of FSSA to provide a list of drug abuse treatment programs to an individual who fails a required drug test. Specifies requirements for a facility that administers a required drug test. Requires FSSA to provide to: (1) the Indiana housing and community development authority; and (2) any division of FSSA that implements the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the name of an individual who fails a required drug test. Provides that FSSA's records concerning the results of an individual's required drug test may not be admitted against the individual in a criminal proceeding. Provides for administrative remedies and an appeals process with regard to the drug testing requirement. Requires FSSA to collect data to assess and prevent discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or sex with regard to the administration of the drug testing requirement. Consolidates overlapping definitions of "TANF" and "TANF program".
HB 1192 amends how agricultural land is taxed by changing two specific calculations: the six-year average used to determine property values and the capitalization rate applied to farmland assessments. This directly affects farmers and landowners who qualify for agricultural tax rates under the current system. The bill modifies the statewide formula for calculating property taxes on farmland, adjusting how the average value and tax rate are applied. These changes aim to update the assessment methodology without altering the eligibility rules for agricultural land classification.
Specifies that an application for a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority must include: (1) a risk assessment; and (2) a carbon dioxide injection estimate. Provides that when determining compensation in certain eminent domain proceedings, the perceived risk of certain hazardous conditions must be taken into account. Establishes a carbon sequestration pilot project fee program, and specifies certain conditions in relation to the fee money. Provides that a transfer of ownership in regard to a carbon sequestration pilot project does not relieve a prior operator from liability for any negligence or willful misconduct that occurred before the transfer. Requires the department of natural resources to inspect a carbon sequestration pilot project. Alters the threshold of consent one must obtain in order to use eminent domain or integration in relation to carbon sequestration.
Specifies that if a county adopts a resolution to authorize the circuit court clerk to establish a satellite office for a voter to cast an absentee ballot, the resolution must establish at least one satellite office for every 50,000 people that reside within the county.
Provides that a lobbyist who meets certain training, licensing, and eligibility requirements has the right to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the state capitol complex. Makes a technical correction.
Prohibits an insurer that issues a policy of life insurance, disability insurance, or long term care insurance from taking certain actions with respect to the coverage of individuals who are living organ donors. Specifies that certain actions constitute an unfair and deceptive act and practice in the business of insurance when taken against a living organ donor by an insurer.
SB 25 increases the maximum annual income tax deduction available to renters from $3,000 to $4,000. This change directly affects individual taxpayers who itemize deductions and pay rent, potentially lowering their taxable income. The key provision simply raises the cap on this deduction amount without altering eligibility rules. The bill is currently before the Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy after being introduced on January 8, 2025.
Requires a food or lodging establishment to do the following: (1) Require each employee of the food or lodging establishment to annually complete a training course offered by the United States Department of Homeland Security in recognizing and responding to human trafficking (training requirement). (2) Maintain for each employee a written record of the title and date of completion of each training course completed by the employee (training records). (3) Include in the food or lodging establishment's biennial report to the secretary of state an attestation that the food or lodging establishment has complied with the training requirement in each of the two years covered by the report. (4) Post in a location in the food or lodging establishment that is readily accessible by all employees of the food or lodging establishment a conspicuous written notice: (A) asking employees to report suspected human trafficking; and (B) providing contact information for state and federal agencies to which suspected human trafficking can be reported. Provides that the office of the secretary of state may audit the training records of a food or lodging establishment to verify the food or lodging establishment's attestation regarding the training requirement in the food or lodging establishment's biennial report.
Reduces the maximum amount of regular unemployment benefits to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit. (Under current law, the maximum amount of regular unemployment benefits is 26 times the individual's weekly benefit or 28% of the individual's wage credits, whichever is less.) Provides for additional benefits in an amount not to exceed two times the individual's weekly benefit if the individual meets certain conditions. Removes outdated provisions. Makes conforming changes.
SB 205 transfers the office of the Department of Child Services Ombudsman from the Department of Administration to the Office of the Attorney General. This procedural bill changes the administrative home of the ombudsman position but does not alter the role's duties or the individuals it serves. The ombudsman continues to investigate complaints about child welfare services, but will now operate under the Attorney General's office rather than the Department of Administration. The bill is currently in committee for review.
Provides for the assessment of a fee on managed care organizations to pay the state's share of the cost of Medicaid services provided under the Medicaid program. Changes the use of hospital assessment fees in state fiscal years in which a managed care assessment fee is imposed. Extends the law governing the hospital assessment fee to June 30, 2027.
