IN HB 1173
died on adjournmentDesignated public forums.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1173 pass?
No. IN HB 1173 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 (2026-01-05): Authored by Representative Wesco
What is IN HB 1173 about?
Defines a "designated public forum". Provides that the state or a political subdivision may impose time, place, and manner restrictions on speech in a designated public forum, provided that such restrictions are: (1) justified by a compelling interest of the state or political subdivision; (2) narrowly tailored; (3) administered using the least restrictive means available; and (4) viewpoint neutral. Provides that the state or a political subdivision may not exclude speech: (1) made by a religious or political group, if the speech is consistent with the designated public forum's purpose; or (2) solely because it expresses a religious or political viewpoint.
Who sponsors IN HB 1173?
Timothy Wesco is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1173.
Description
Defines a "designated public forum". Provides that the state or a political subdivision may impose time, place, and manner restrictions on speech in a designated public forum, provided that such restrictions are: (1) justified by a compelling interest of the state or political subdivision; (2) narrowly tailored; (3) administered using the least restrictive means available; and (4) viewpoint neutral. Provides that the state or a political subdivision may not exclude speech: (1) made by a religious or political group, if the speech is consistent with the designated public forum's purpose; or (2) solely because it expresses a religious or political viewpoint.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-05 — Authored by Representative Wesco
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Sponsors
- Timothy Wescoauthor
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-05
Authored by Representative Wesco
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
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