Freeman named chair of IN Senate corrections committee, replacing Young
Indiana State Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, has been appointed the new chair of the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee.
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ACLU, Planned Parenthood file lawsuit to block Indiana’s new abortion law
Declaring Indiana’s new abortion ban violates the state constitution’s right to privacy, the ACLU of Indiana along with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and other reproductive rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to block the new law from taking effect Sept. 15.
Women race political clock, cross state lines for abortions
With new state laws and court challenges popping up on what seems like a daily basis, some women are traveling state lines to get abortions.
Indiana’s special legislative session cost $240K
Indiana taxpayers were out close to a quarter-million dollars for a special legislative session that saw the passage of a near-total ban all abortions in the state, as well as a deal providing wraparound social services and inflation relief.
Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate
The Indiana House on Friday passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state, sending the legislation back to the state Senate to confer on House changes.
Indiana House committee replaces Senate social services bill language
An Indiana Senate social services bill, designed to accommodate an increased demand in family services following a proposed abortion ban, duplicates the House version after Tuesday’s committee meeting.
Indiana House committee advances abortion ban bill to full chamber
An Indiana House committee on Tuesday advanced a Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state, though the panel removed several controversial amendments that were added in the Senate.
New amendment to abortion bill allows exception to protect health of mother
An Indiana House committee made significant changes Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state.
Bill amendment lets AG step in when local prosecutors won’t enforce law
The current version of the state’s abortion bill could allow Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to step in when county prosecutors choose not to pursue certain violations of state law.
Indiana House receives abortion bill, sets schedule
Senate Bill 1 — which exposed divides over abortion in the Republican caucus — has arrived in the Indiana House, where it has already picked up three sponsors and leadership has set a schedule that includes one day for the committee hearing.
Senate set for Saturday vote on abortion restrictions after testy amendment debate
During more than six hours of contentious and emotional debate Thursday night, the Indiana Senate defeated a barrage of proposed changes to a bill that would ban most abortions in the state, including one amendment that would have eliminated exceptions for cases of rape and incest.
Longtime Indy senator Young leaves Republican caucus amid abortion debates
Indiana Sen. Mike Young has resigned from the Republican caucus amid disagreements over the GOP approach to abortion-restricting legislation.
Indiana House proposes larger, costlier taxpayer ‘refund’ plan
House and Senate Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly remain on a collision course over how to provide inflation relief for Hoosiers after committees from both chambers passed bills that take vastly different approaches.
Senate committee begrudgingly OKs abortion ban bill
Anti-abortion legislation that has received practically zero support from advocates or opponents of abortion has passed the Senate Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee with amendments, including criminal penalties for doctors who perform illegal abortions.
Business execs, health care groups, religious leaders petition lawmakers on abortion legislation
As Indiana lawmakers prepare to convene next week for a special session to consider legislation expected to severely restrict access to abortions, they’re receiving petitions from state business leaders, health care organizations and even religious organizations warning them of the potential consequences.
Senate Republicans balk at Holcomb’s tax refund proposal
Signaling their opposition to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s plan to issue $1 billion to Hoosier taxpayers in the form of $225 tax refund checks, Indiana Senate Republicans presented an alternate plan Wednesday to provide some financial relief for Indiana residents during a period of record-high inflation.
Indiana lawmakers propose near-total ban on abortion with exceptions for rape, incest, mother’s life
Indiana Republicans are pursuing legislation to ban abortions in the state except in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of a mother. GOP leaders also announced economic packages to invest in Hoosier women and babies.
Op-ed: Indiana should be regulating for-profit bail bond companies, not attacking The Bail Project
As an Indiana state senator and attorney, I pride myself on listening to my constituents and making decisions about policy based on evidence and sound reasoning — not political expediency and misleading sound bites. This is why I voted against House Bill 1300, which targeted charitable, not-for-profit organizations that help Hoosiers who cannot afford bail, and why I support The Bail Project and the ACLU of Indiana’s recently filed lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Insurance.
Holcomb calls lawmakers back into session to consider $1B in refunds
Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday he is calling lawmakers back to the Indiana Statehouse on July 6 to consider his plan to send $1 billion in refunds to Indiana taxpayers.
In return to pre-COVID rules, Legislature tackles controversial topics
Following is the complete list of legislation enacted during the 2022 legislative session. Bills take effect July 1 unless otherwise noted.