Compare IN HB 1338 (2022) and IN SB 239 (2025)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- IN HB 1338 (2022) · Indiana · 2022 · Failed
- IN SB 239 (2025) · Indiana · 2025 · Failed
1,479 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| IN HB 1338 (2022) | IN SB 239 (2025) |
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| BILL No. 1338 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 31-9-2; IC 31-19-30. Synopsis: Child welfare provider protections. Prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies, foster parents, or adoptive parents on the basis of religious beliefs. Defines certain terms. Waives sovereign immunity for purposes of the prohibition, except that state courts retain immunity. Allows suit under these provisions without exhausting administrative remedies. Provides for a private right of action and civil remedies. Effective: July 1, 2022. Snow January 11, 2022, read first time and referred to Committee on | BILL No. 239 _____ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Citations Affected: IC 31-9-2; IC 31-19-30. Synopsis: Child welfare provider protections. Prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies, foster parents, or adoptive parents on the basis of religious beliefs. Defines certain terms. Waives sovereign immunity for purposes of the prohibition, except that state courts retain immunity. Allows suit under these provisions without exhausting administrative remedies. Provides for a private right of action and civil remedies. Effective: July 1, 2025. Johnson T January 14, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on |
| General Assembly (2022) 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 (2025) 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… |
| An agency of the state, including the following: 36 (A) A department. 37 (B) A bureau. 38 (C) A board. 39 (D) A commission. 40 (E) A council. 41 (F) A court | An agency of the state, including the following: 36 (A) A department. 37 (B) A bureau. 38 (C) A board. 39 (D) A commission. 40 (E) A council. 41 (F) A court |
| Any person acting under color of state law. 2 (5) Any private individual suing under, or attempting to 3 enforce: 4 (A) a law; 5 (B) ordinances; 6 (C) a rule; or 7 (D) a regulation; 8 adopted by the state or a political subdivision | Any person acting under color of state law. 2025 IN 239—LS 6253/DI 148 4 1 (4) Any private individual suing under, or attempting to 2 enforce: 3 (A) a law; 4 (B) an ordinance; 5 (C) a rule; or 6 (D) a regulation; 7 adopted by the state or a political subdivision |
| SECTION 5. IC 31-9-2-119.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA 10 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS 11 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 119.5. "State benefit program", 12 for purposes of | SECTION 5. IC 31-9-2-119.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA 10 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS 11 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 119.5. "State benefit program", 12 for purposes of |
| IC 31-19-30, means any program administered, 13 controlled, or funded by the state, or an agent on behalf of the 14 state, that provides: 15 (1) cash; 16 (2) payments; 17 (3) grants; 18 (4) contracts; 19 (5) loans; or 20 (6) in kind assistance. 21 SECTION 6. IC 31-19-30 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE 22 AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE 23 JULY 1, 2022]: 24 Chapter 30. Child Welfare Provider Protection 25 Sec. 1. (a) This chapter must be construed and applied in favor 26 of a broad protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs. 27 (b) The | IC 31-19-30, means 13 any program administered, controlled, or funded by the state, or 14 an agent on behalf of the state, that provides: 15 (1) cash; 16 (2) payments; 17 (3) grants; 18 (4) contracts; 19 (5) loans; or 20 (6) in kind assistance. 21 SECTION 6. IC 31-19-30 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE 22 AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE 23 JULY 1, 2025]: 24 Chapter 30. Child Welfare Provider Protection 25 Sec. 1. (a) This chapter must be construed and applied in favor 26 of a broad protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs. 27 (b) The |
| provided under federal law, the Constitution of the 29 United States, state law, and the Constitution of the State of 30 Indiana. 31 (c) This chapter applies to the state (as defined in 32 IC 31-9-2-119). 33 (d) This chapter does not do the following: 34 (1) Preempt or repeal a state or local law or ordinance that is 35 equally or more protective. 36 (2) Narrow the meaning or application of a state or local law 37 or ordinance protecting free exercise of religious beliefs. 38 (3) Prevent the state from providing any benefit or service 39 authorized under state law, whether directly or through an 40 individual or entity that is not seeking relief under this 41 chapter. 42 Sec. 2. (a) The sta… | provided under federal law, the Constitution of the 29 United States, state law, and the Constitution of the State of 30 Indiana. 31 (c) This chapter applies to the state (as defined in 32 IC 31-9-2-119(e)). 33 (d) This chapter does not do the following: 34 (1) Preempt or repeal a state or local law or ordinance that is 35 equally or more protective. 36 (2) Narrow the meaning or application of a state or local law 37 or ordinance protecting free exercise of religious beliefs. 38 (3) Prevent the state from providing any benefit or service 39 authorized under state law, whether directly or through an 40 individual or entity that is not seeking relief under this 41 chapter. 42 Sec. 2. (a) The… |
| foster care service; or 5 (3) a related service; 6 based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. 7 (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the state shall not 8 discriminate against a person to which the state grants custody of 9 a foster or adoptive child, or that seeks custody of a foster or 10 adoptive child, because of the person's intended or actual: 11 (1) guidance; 12 (2) instruction; or 13 (3) upbringing; 14 of the child based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. 15 (c) The state may consider whether a person shares the same 16 religion or faith tradition as a foster or adoptive child when 17 considering placement of the child to prioritize the adoptive child'… | foster care service; or 5 (3) a related service; 6 based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. 7 (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the state shall not 8 discriminate against a person to which the state grants custody of 9 a foster or adoptive child, or that seeks custody of a foster or 10 adoptive child, because of the person's intended or actual: 11 (1) guidance; 12 (2) instruction; or 13 (3) upbringing; 14 of the child based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. 15 (c) The state may consider whether a person shares the same 16 religion or faith tradition as a foster or adoptive child when 17 considering placement of the child to prioritize the adoptive child'… |