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SB76 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Senator Liz Brown
Last action
2026-03-05
Official status
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific dates or detailed requirements for hospital reporting, leaving some uncertainty in these areas.

Indiana Immigration Law Changes

This law updates Indiana's rules about how government bodies, schools, and employers handle certain immigration matters.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the Attorney General to defend local police, government groups, or colleges if they are sued over certain immigration issues.
  • Requires hospitals to report patient identification information used when Medicaid pays for care starting January 1, 2027.
  • Makes it illegal for employers to hire workers who aren't allowed to work in the U.S. and allows the Attorney General to sue them.
  • Protects local governments from lawsuits if they follow federal immigration laws, even if a different agency enforces those laws.
  • Requires judges to note when someone is being held because of an immigration detainer request.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Law enforcement officers
  • Governmental bodies and postsecondary educational institutions
  • Employers in Indiana
  • Hospitals that accept Medicaid patients

Terms To Know

Immigration detainer request
A request from federal immigration authorities to hold a person for up to 48 hours so they can be taken into custody.
Unauthorized alien
Someone who is not legally allowed to work or live in the United States.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify when it will take effect.
  • It's unclear how much training county jails will receive based on new standards.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SB0076.05.ENGS.AMH06

Committee Engrossed Senate Bill (H) • Representative J.D. Prescott

Filed

Plain English: This amendment makes various unspecified changes to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

  • The exact nature of the changes is not specified in the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not provide specific details about what changes are being made, making it impossible to describe concrete modifications.
SB0076.05.ENGS.AMH04

Committee Engrossed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

Filed

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is filed for committee review.

  • The official text of the amendment does not specify any concrete changes, making it unclear what modifications are intended.
SB0076.01.INTR.AMS02

Committee Introduced Senate Bill (S) • Senator Liz Brown

Filed

Plain English: The amendment aims to add new provisions related to occupational standards and immigration matters in the Indiana Code.

  • Adds new sections to the Indiana Code regarding occupational standards and immigration issues.
  • The specific details of how these new sections will affect occupational standards and immigration are not provided, making it unclear exactly what changes will be made.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH001

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Jennifer Meltzer

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes how Indiana handles certain state and local administrative matters, but the specific details of what it amends are not provided in the given text.

  • The exact nature of the change to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration is not specified in the provided information.
  • The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made, making it impossible to explain the concrete effects of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH002

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH003

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided text.

  • The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH004

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided information.
  • The official text does not specify the concrete changes this amendment would make to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH005

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH006

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it would make.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH007

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes would be made.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH008

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to make changes in the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but the specific details of these changes are not provided.

  • The exact nature of the changes is unclear as no detailed information about what parts of the Indiana Code will be amended or how they will be changed is given.
  • The amendment text does not provide enough detail to explain the specific changes it would make to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH009

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH010

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to make changes in the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but the specific details of these changes are not provided.

  • The exact nature of the changes is unclear as no detailed information about what parts of the Indiana Code will be amended or how they will be changed is given.
  • The amendment text does not provide enough detail to explain the specific changes it would make to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH011

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change how certain state and local administrative rules are handled in Indiana.

  • Modifies the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what changes will be made, making it hard to explain exactly what this amendment would do.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH012

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the intended impact of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH013

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Blake Johnson

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH014

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to make changes in the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but the specific details of these changes are not provided.

  • The exact nature of the changes is unclear as no detailed information about what parts of the Indiana Code will be amended or how they will be changed is given.
  • The amendment text does not provide enough detail to explain the specific changes it would make to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH015

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the intended impact of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH016

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH017

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Mitch Gore

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH018

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the intended impact of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH019

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Carolyn Jackson

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for state and local administration.

  • The amendment adds new rules for how state and local governments should manage certain administrative tasks.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what these new requirements are, making it hard to explain exactly which changes will be made.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH020

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the intended impact of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH021

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH022

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH023

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The amendment seeks to change parts of the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but the exact nature of these changes is unclear from the provided information.
  • The official text does not specify the particular sections or content that would be amended, making it difficult to explain the concrete changes this amendment would make.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH024

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH025

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Earl Harris

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH026

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Alex Burton

X

Plain English: This amendment changes how certain state and local administration rules are handled in Indiana.

  • The amendment modifies the Indiana Code to adjust specific provisions related to state and local administration, but the exact details of these modifications are not provided in the given text.
  • The official amendment text does not provide enough information to specify exactly what changes will be made to the Indiana Code.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH027

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Timothy Wesco

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided text.

  • The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH028

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Timothy Wesco

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided text.

  • The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH029

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative J.D. Prescott

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear due to lack of detailed information in the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Without more context, it's impossible to determine what specific part of the state and local administration laws this amendment would affect.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH030

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Gregory Porter

Passed

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is marked as 'second', indicating it might be a procedural or placeholder amendment.

  • The official text of the amendment does not specify any concrete changes, making it unclear what this amendment aims to achieve.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH031

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for state agencies to report on the use of certain funds.

  • State agencies would need to submit reports about how they are using specific types of funds.
  • The exact details and specifics of what needs to be reported in these new requirements are not clear from the provided information.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH032

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Blake Johnson

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH033

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH034

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Alex Burton

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete, making it impossible to describe the exact changes it would implement.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH035

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes how Indiana handles certain state and local administrative matters, but the specific details of what it amends are not provided in the given text.

  • The exact nature of the change to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration is not specified in the provided information.
  • The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made, making it impossible to explain the concrete effects of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH036

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Carolyn Jackson

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete, making it impossible to describe the exact changes it would implement.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH037

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Carolyn Jackson

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code.
  • Further information would be needed to understand the specifics of this amendment.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH038

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Alex Zimmerman

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for state and local administration.

  • The amendment adds new rules for how state and local governments should manage certain administrative tasks.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what these new administrative requirements are, making it hard to explain the exact changes.
SB0076.06.COMH.AMH039

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative J.D. Prescott

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes how Indiana handles certain administrative tasks related to state and local government.

  • The amendment modifies the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not specify exact details of what is changed.
  • The official text provided does not give specific details about which parts of the Indiana Code are being amended or how they will be altered.
SB0076.02.COMS.AMS001

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator Rodney Pol

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear as the official text does not specify any particular modifications or additions to the existing law.
  • The amendment's text lacks sufficient detail to explain its intended impact.
  • Without clear language, it is impossible to determine what specific changes this amendment would make to Indiana Code.
SB0076.02.COMS.AMS002

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator Greg Walker

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear as the official text does not specify any particular modifications or additions to the existing law.
  • The amendment's text lacks sufficient detail to explain its intended impact on the Indiana Code.
  • Without specific changes outlined, it is impossible to determine what concrete effects this amendment would have.
SB0076.03.COMS.AMS003

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator J.D. Ford

X

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific details about changes to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete, making it impossible to describe the concrete change it would make.
SB0076.03.COMS.AMS004

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator Liz Brown

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for state and local administration.

  • Adds new provisions to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administrative rules.
  • The specific details of what these new provisions entail are not provided in the given text, making it unclear exactly how they will affect state and local administration.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Signed by the Governor

  2. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Public Law 106

  3. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  4. 2026-02-27 House

    Signed by the Speaker

  5. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  6. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 271: yeas 37, nays 11

  7. 2026-02-17 Senate

    Senator Byrne added as coauthor

  8. 2026-02-16 Senate

    Motion to concur filed

  9. 2026-02-13 House

    Returned to the Senate with amendments

  10. 2026-02-12 House

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 240: yeas 61, nays 28

  11. 2026-02-10 House

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  12. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #39 (Prescott) prevailed; voice vote

  13. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #38 (Zimmerman) prevailed; voice vote

  14. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #1 (Meltzer) prevailed; voice vote

  15. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #25 (Harris) failed; Division of the House: yeas 41, nays 55

  16. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #2 (Bauer) failed; Roll Call 213: yeas 30, nays 65

  17. 2026-02-10 House

    Recommitted to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety pursuant to House Rule 126.4; Failed, Roll Call 214: yeas 29, nays 67

  18. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #35 (Garcia Wilburn) prevailed; voice vote

  19. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #30 (Porter) prevailed; voice vote

  20. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #17 (Gore) failed; Roll Call 215: yeas 34, nays 61

  21. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #9 (Bauer) failed; Roll Call 216: yeas 30, nays 62

  22. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #37 (Jackson C) failed; Roll Call 217: yeas 31, nays 63

  23. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #19 (Jackson C) prevailed; voice vote

  24. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #6 (Bauer) ruled out of order

  25. 2026-02-10 House

    Appeal the ruling of the chair (Johnson); ruling of the chair sustained Roll Call 218: yeas 63, nays 31

  26. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #13 (Johnson B) failed; Roll Call 219: yeas 31, nays 63

  27. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #32 (Johnson B) failed; Roll Call 220: yeas 31, nays 62

  28. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #8 (Garcia Wilburn) failed; Roll Call 221: yeas 34, nays 61

  29. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #26 (Burton) failed; voice vote

  30. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #14 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 222: yeas 32, nays 61

  31. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #5 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 223: yeas 31, nays 58

  32. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #22 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 224: yeas 33, nays 63

  33. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #10 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 225: yeas 32, nays 63

  34. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #16 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 226: yeas 30, nays 64

  35. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #33 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 227: yeas 33, nays 61

  36. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #21 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 228: yeas 32, nays 62

  37. 2026-02-10 House

    Amendment #24 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 229: yeas 30, nays 64

  38. 2026-02-10 House

    Representative Davis added as cosponsor

  39. 2026-02-10 House

    Recommitted to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety pursuant to House Rule 126.4 failed;

  40. 2026-02-10 House

    Recommitted to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety pursuant to House Rule 126.4; Failed;

  41. 2026-02-03 House

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  42. 2026-01-28 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  43. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Referred to the House

  44. 2026-01-27 House

    Representative Bascom added as cosponsor

  45. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 69: yeas 37, nays 7

  46. 2026-01-26 Senate

    House sponsor: Representative Prescott

  47. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Cosponsor: Representative Jeter

  48. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Senator Koch added as coauthor

  49. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Senator Young M added as coauthor

  50. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  51. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Amendment #3 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 42: yeas 10, nays 35

  52. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Amendment #4 (Brown L) prevailed; voice vote

  53. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Senator Raatz added as coauthor

  54. 2025-12-11 Senate

    Senator Donato added as coauthor

  55. 2025-12-11 Senate

    Senators Bohacek, Charbonneau added as coauthors

  56. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  57. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Senator Garten added as second author

  58. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Senator Johnson T added as third author

  59. 2025-12-09 Senate

    Senator Alexander added as coauthor

  60. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Authored by Senator Brown L

  61. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
Immigration matters.

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

Immigration matters.

Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain immigration matters, the attorney general may defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution if representation is requested and the actions subject to the suit do not violate federal or state law. Provides that the prohibition on governmental bodies or postsecondary educational institutions limiting or restricting the enforcement of federal immigration law applies regardless of whether the enforcement related activity is carried out by a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency. Removes the mens rea standard in the statute concerning governmental bodies or postsecondary institutions violating the citizenship and immigration status information and enforcement of federal laws chapter. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that a governmental entity has not complied with certain requests, the attorney general may bring a court action to: (1) enjoin an act or practice constituting a violation; (2) impose a civil penalty for noncompliance; and (3) and obtain other such relief as is necessary. Provides that before bringing an action against a county jail for certain violations, the attorney general shall consult with the department of correction concerning the most recent inspection report and provide the county jail with notice of the attorney general's probable cause determination. Provides that a governmental body that has the custody of an individual who is the subject of an immigration detainer request shall: (1) provide the judge authorized to grant or deny the individual's release on bail notice that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (2) record in the individual's case file that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (3) comply with the immigration detainer request; and (4) inform the individual that the individual is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer request. Provides immunity to a governmental body or an employee of a governmental body for any action taken concerning an immigration detainer request as long as the action does not violate federal or civil law. Requires a judge who receives notice that an individual is subject to an immigration detainer request to ensure that the notice of the immigration detainer request is recorded in the court's record. Provides that the department of correction shall, in consultation with the attorney general, identify options for training concerning minimum standards for county jails. Provides that compliance with certain standards and the results of an inspection do not preclude and are not a defense to the attorney general bringing an action under IC 5-2-18.2. Provides that the department shall submit to the state budget committee status update reports. Requires the office of the secretary to submit a report to the legislative council concerning certain immigration matters. Provides that each hospital shall, not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each calendar quarter, file with the state department beginning January 1, 2027, in cases where Medicaid is the patient's payor, the form of identification, if any, used by the patient when the patient was admitted. Specifies that it is unlawful for an employer to knowingly or intentionally recruit, hire, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien in Indiana. Allows the attorney general to bring an enforcement action against an employer if the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that the employer has violated certain recruitment and hiring restrictions concerning an unauthorized alien. Prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against an employee because the employee communicated or cooperated with the attorney general.Provides that indecent nuisance means a place in which human trafficking is conducted and is not limited to a public place. Provides that a governmental entity that employs a prosecuting official is entitled to investigative costs, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in an indecent nuisance action if the existence of an indecent nuisance is admitted or established in the action. Makes technical changes.