Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
February 27, 2026
Indiana cracks down on kids' social media, cell phones in school
Indiana lawmakers have approved sweeping new restrictions on children’s access to social media and cell phones.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Why the Indiana Civil Rights Commission might lose its power to sue for you
A bill nearing final approval in the state legislature would limit the Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s power to represent Hoosiers who face illegal discrimination.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2026
Fatal crashes prompt amendment that tightens commercial drivers licenses for immigrants
Indiana lawmakers want stricter CDL rules, requiring legal status and English proficiency, after fatal truck crashes. Violators could face felonies and steep fines.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Lawmakers quietly advance plan to reduce early voting days
Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Cities could lose tool that aims to limit out of state landlords
State lawmakers could stop the practice of limiting the number of rental houses in a neighborhood. A handful of Indiana cities have ordinances that aim to control and track rental properties.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2026
Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties, eases adult court rule
A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
'We are losing the fight': Indiana pushes tougher social media rules for kids
Indiana lawmakers are now considering giving parents greater control over their children’s social media accounts and requiring social media companies to redesign their platforms to be less addictive for kids.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2026
'Hailey’s Law' and Bears Stadium key issues as session hits final stretch
Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Lawmakers weigh scope of doxxing bill after redistricting threats
The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2026
Indiana bill aligns state with Trump administration’s immigration enforcement goals
Indiana lawmakers overhauled an immigration bill Monday to further align with the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
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