Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1085: Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1085 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil liability for child sexual abuse material. Primary sponsor: Joanna King (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Lori Goss-Reaves | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
- Authored by Representative King
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary