Compare IN SB 193 (2024) and IN SB 239 (2025)

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IN SB 193 (2024)IN SB 239 (2025)
Introduced Version SENATE BILL No. 193 _____ 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, 2024. Johnson T January 9, 2024, read first time and referred to Committee on Family and Children Services. 2024 IN 193…Introduced Version SENATE 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 Family and Children Services. 2025 IN 23…
General Assembly (2024) 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…
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…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…