Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1316: Child welfare provider protections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1316 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child welfare provider protections. Primary sponsor: Bob Heaton (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Authored by Representative Heaton.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. Allows a person to sue a governmental entity for discriminating against the person and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Heaton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Dale DeVon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“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 Heaton
- Coauthored by Representative DeVon
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs