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IN HB 1208

died on adjournment

Offender against children residency restrictions.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower

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Did IN HB 1208 pass?

No. IN HB 1208 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 Olthoff

What is IN HB 1208 about?

Provides that an offender against children who: (1) is required to register as a sex offender for life; and (2) knowingly or intentionally resides within 500 feet of certain areas owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners association or property owners association; commits a sex offender residency offense, a Level 6 felony. Establishes the crime of interference with law enforcement, a Class B misdemeanor.

Who sponsors IN HB 1208?

Julie Olthoff is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1208.

Description

Provides that an offender against children who: (1) is required to register as a sex offender for life; and (2) knowingly or intentionally resides within 500 feet of certain areas owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners association or property owners association; commits a sex offender residency offense, a Level 6 felony. Establishes the crime of interference with law enforcement, a Class B misdemeanor.

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Latest action
2026-01-05 — Authored by Representative Olthoff
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  • Julie Olthoffauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-05

    Authored by Representative Olthoff

  2. 2026-01-05

    First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

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Official source

https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/hb1208

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