Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1182: Digital sexual image abuse.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1182 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Digital sexual image abuse. Primary sponsor: Maureen Bauer (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Haggard.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Establishes the offenses of possession of a digital sexual image and distribution of a digital sexual image.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Craig Haggard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representative Haggard
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Bauer