Indiana

Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.

A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools.

Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm.

After Hailey Buzbee’s death, lawmakers introduce amendments aimed at protecting teens. One would update the state’s alert system while another revives social media protections.

Indiana lawmakers are now considering giving parents greater control over their children’s social media accounts and requiring social media companies to redesign their platforms to be less addictive for kids.

The rule, effective Feb. 12, will end a longstanding legal option for transgender and gender diverse residents to modify their identification cards through a physician statement or court order.

This year, all nine U.S. House seats, all 100 Indiana House seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be on ballots.

Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list.

The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so.

Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers