Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1208: Offender against children residency restrictions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1208 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Offender against children residency restrictions. Primary sponsor: Julie Olthoff (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Authored by Representative Olthoff.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that an offender against children who: (1) is required to register as a sex offender for life; and (2) knowingly or intentionally resides within 500 feet of certain areas owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners association or property owners association; commits a sex offender residency offense, a Level 6 felony. Establishes the crime of interference with law enforcement, a Class B misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Olthoff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Representative Olthoff
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code