Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1231: Display of the Ten Commandments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1231 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Display of the Ten Commandments. Primary sponsor: J.D. Prescott (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2025): Authored by Representative Prescott.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each school corporation to place a durable poster or framed picture representing the text of the Ten Commandments in each school library and classroom.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Prescott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Bruce Borders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“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 Prescott
- Coauthored by Representative Borders
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education