Governor Signs Bill Delaying Penalties From New Indiana Exam

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Trump-aligned immigration bill would mandate cities, schools cooperate with ICE

Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.

Public Affairs / January 26, 2026

Changes to social media ban bill remove language on curfew for teens

Indiana lawmakers amended a bill regulating children’s access to social media, removing a proposed overnight curfew for teens while keeping age limits and parental permission requirements.

Public Affairs / January 22, 2026

A bill defining sex and gender would clamp down on birth records, schools and prisons

Authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), the legislation effectively bans gender marker changes on birth certificates and defines “gender” as a synonym for “sex,” excluding a person’s “subjective experience" and restricts facilities based on them.