Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1399: State offense for illegal immigration.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1399 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State offense for illegal immigration. Primary sponsor: J.D. Prescott (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the crime of unlawful presence in Indiana by an alien, a Class A misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Prescott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Chris Jeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Shane Lindauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Jim Lucas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Prescott
- Coauthored by Representatives Jeter, Lindauer, Lucas