Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1496: State educational institution administration.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1496 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State educational institution administration. Primary sponsor: Garrett Bascom (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits use of public funds by a state educational institution for policies or programs and campus activities outside the classroom that: (1) advocate for campus diversity, equity, and inclusion; or (2) promote or engage in political or social activism. Makes related changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Bascom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Michelle Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Jake Teshka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Alex Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
“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 Education
- Authored by Representative Bascom
- Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Zimmerman, Davis