Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1085
Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joanna King (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Lori Goss-Reaves (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · House
Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative King - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary