IN HB 1232
died on adjournmentSchools, funding, and religion.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1232 pass?
No. IN HB 1232 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 (2026-01-12): Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors
What is IN HB 1232 about?
Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Who sponsors IN HB 1232?
Craig Haggard is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1232, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-12 — Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Craig Haggardauthor
- Michelle Daviscoauthor
- Dale DeVoncoauthor
- J.D. Prescottcoauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-12
Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-05
Authored by Representative Haggard
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