Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1045: Restricted access of certain offenders to parks.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1045 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Restricted access of certain offenders to parks. Primary sponsor: J.D. Prescott (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 5, 2025): Representatives Rowray, Olthoff added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the offense of unlawful entry by a serious sex offender includes a serious sex offender knowingly or intentionally entering a public park.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Prescott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Julie Olthoff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Elizabeth Rowray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Alex Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Rowray, Olthoff added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Prescott
- Coauthored by Representative Zimmerman