Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1316
Child welfare provider protections.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Heaton (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Dale DeVon (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. Allows a person to sue a governmental entity for discriminating against the person and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 6, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Heaton - Jan 6, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representative DeVon - Jan 6, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs