IN HB 1085
died on adjournmentCivil liability for child sexual abuse material.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1085 pass?
No. IN HB 1085 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
What is IN HB 1085 about?
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.
Who sponsors IN HB 1085?
Joanna King is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1085, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-13 — Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
- CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and Penalties
- CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses
- CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Generally
- CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex Offenses
- STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney General
- TECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)
Sponsors
- Joanna Kingauthor
- Lori Goss-Reavescoauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-13
Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
2026-01-05
Authored by Representative King
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
reading-1,referral-committee
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Related bills
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