Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1232
Schools, funding, and religion.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Craig Haggard (Republican)
Cosponsors (3)
- Michelle Davis (Republican)
- Dale DeVon (Republican)
- J.D. Prescott (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 12, 2026 · House
Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Education - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Haggard