Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1193: Civil rights commission.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1193 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil rights commission. Primary sponsor: Chris Jeter (Republican), Cyndi Carrasco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Public Law 83.
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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 civil rights commission (commission) may not represent a private individual in a civil action filed in circuit or superior court. Amends the definition of "discriminatory practice". Requires the commission to first send a complaint received by the commission to another state or federal agency that has jurisdiction over the complaint. Allows the commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding with a state or federal agency if certain conditions are met. Requires the party that elects to have claims asserted in a finding of reasonable cause decided in a civil action to file the civil action. Provides that the commission may only represent the state in a civil action and repeals a provision allowing a court to award monetary damages in those cases. Conforms the circumstances under which the commission may be required to pay attorney's fees to the circumstances under which an agency may be required to pay fees under the administrative orders and proceedings act (AOPA).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 83
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 395: yeas 66, nays 29
- Signed by the Speaker
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 240: yeas 40, nays 8
- Amendment #1 (Hunley) failed; voice vote
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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