Compare IN HB 1198 (2026) and IN HB 1520 (2023)

The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.

IN HB 1198 (2026) · Indiana · 2026 · Failed
IN HB 1520 (2023) · Indiana · 2023 · Failed

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IN HB 1198 (2026)	IN HB 1520 (2023)
Introduced Version HOUSE BILL No. 1198 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 35-31.5-2; IC 35-43-2.5. Synopsis: Use of public restrooms. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by males. Provides certain defenses. Effective: July 1, 2026. Borders January 5, 2026, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. 2026 IN 1198—LS 6601/DI 149 Introduced	Introduced Version HOUSE BILL No. 1520 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 35-31.5-2; IC 35-43-2.5. Synopsis: Use of public restrooms. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by males. Provides for certain defenses. Effective: July 1, 2023. Borders January 19, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. 2023 IN 1520—LS 6969/DI 149 Introduced
General Assembly (2026) PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana Constitution) is being amended, the text of the existing provision will appear in this style type, additions will appear in this style type, and deletions will appear in this style type. Additions: Whenever a new statutory provision is being enacted (or a new constitutional provision adopted), the text of the new provision will appear in this style type. Also, the word NEW will appear in that style type in the introductory clause of each SECTION that adds a new provision to the Indiana Code or the Indiana Constitution. Conflict reconciliation: Text in a statute in this style type or…	General Assembly (2023) PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana Constitution) is being amended, the text of the existing provision will appear in this style type, additions will appear in this style type, and deletions will appear in this style type. Additions: Whenever a new statutory provision is being enacted (or a new constitutional provision adopted), the text of the new provision will appear in this style type. Also, the word NEW will appear in that style type in the introductory clause of each SECTION that adds a new provision to the Indiana Code or the Indiana Constitution. Conflict reconciliation: Text in a statute in this style type or…

IN HB 1198 (2026)

IN HB 1520 (2023)

Introduced Version HOUSE BILL No. 1198 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 35-31.5-2; IC 35-43-2.5. Synopsis: Use of public restrooms. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by males. Provides certain defenses. Effective: July 1, 2026. Borders January 5, 2026, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. 2026 IN 1198—LS 6601/DI 149 Introduced

Introduced Version HOUSE BILL No. 1520 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 35-31.5-2; IC 35-43-2.5. Synopsis: Use of public restrooms. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by males. Provides for certain defenses. Effective: July 1, 2023. Borders January 19, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. 2023 IN 1520—LS 6969/DI 149 Introduced

General Assembly (2026) PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana Constitution) is being amended, the text of the existing provision will appear in this style type, additions will appear in this style type, and deletions will appear in this style type. Additions: Whenever a new statutory provision is being enacted (or a new constitutional provision adopted), the text of the new provision will appear in this style type. Also, the word NEW will appear in that style type in the introductory clause of each SECTION that adds a new provision to the Indiana Code or the Indiana Constitution. Conflict reconciliation: Text in a statute in this style type or…

General Assembly (2023) PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana Constitution) is being amended, the text of the existing provision will appear in this style type, additions will appear in this style type, and deletions will appear in this style type. Additions: Whenever a new statutory provision is being enacted (or a new constitutional provision adopted), the text of the new provision will appear in this style type. Also, the word NEW will appear in that style type in the introductory clause of each SECTION that adds a new provision to the Indiana Code or the Indiana Constitution. Conflict reconciliation: Text in a statute in this style type or…