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IN HB 1316

died on adjournment

Child welfare provider protections.

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

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Did IN HB 1316 pass?

No. IN HB 1316 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 (2026-01-06): Authored by Representative Heaton

What is IN HB 1316 about?

Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. Allows a person to sue a governmental entity for discriminating against the person and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.

Who sponsors IN HB 1316?

Robert Heaton is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1316, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. Allows a person to sue a governmental entity for discriminating against the person and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-06 — Authored by Representative Heaton
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Robert Heatonauthor
  • Dale DeVoncoauthor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-06

    Authored by Representative Heaton

  2. 2026-01-06

    Coauthored by Representative DeVon

  3. 2026-01-06

    First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs

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Official source

https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/hb1316

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