Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 1085 — Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.

Last action — Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

  2. Authored by Representative King

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

HB 1085 - Hershman - 3rd Reading

Passed 39 Yea · 9 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21400
Republican 15501
Democrat 3001
Total 39902
% of votes cast 78%18%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Delph — Yea
Kenley — Nay
Head — Yea
Melton — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Tallian — Yea
Smith — Yea
Crane — Yea
Eckerty — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Hershman — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Long — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Zakas — Yea
Perfect — Nay
Zay — Nay
Boots — Nay
Breaux — Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
J.D. Ford Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Nay
Eric Koch Republican Yea
Greg Walker Republican Nay
James Buck Republican Yea
James Tomes Republican Yea
Jean Leising Republican Yea
Jeff Raatz Republican Nay
Liz Brown Republican Nay
Michael Crider Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Not Voting
Mike Bohacek Republican Nay
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

Official roll call →

HB 1085 - Cook - 3rd Reading

Passed 80 Yea · 14 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38704
Republican 26502
Democrat 16200
Total 801406
% of votes cast 80%14%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Gutwein — Nay
Kersey — Yea
Kirchhofer — Yea
Leonard — Nay
Lyness — Yea
Mahan — Yea
Morrison — Yea
Nisly — Nay
Ober — Yea
Pelath — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Saunders — Yea
Schaibley — Yea
Siegrist — Yea
Washburne — Yea
Wolkins — Nay
Arnold — Yea
Smith, M — Yea
Braun — Yea
Miller — Yea
Smith, V — Yea
Candelaria Reardon — Yea
Cherry — Yea
Cook — Yea
Ellington — Yea
Forestal — Yea
Friend — Yea
Frye — Yea
Hamm — Yea
Hatfield — Yea
Lehe — Yea
Macer — Yea
Negele — Yea
Stemler — Yea
Torr — Yea
Sullivan — Nay
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Culver — Nay
Davisson — Yea
Eberhart — Nay
Frizzell — Not Voting
Goodin — Not Voting
Speedy — Not Voting
Wright — Yea
Zent — Yea
Ziemke — Yea
Austin — Yea
Bacon — Yea
Beumer — Yea
Alex Burton Democrat Yea
Carey Hamilton Democrat Yea
Cherrish Pryor Democrat Yea
Chuck Moseley Democrat Yea
Earl Harris Democrat Yea
Edward DeLaney Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
Gregory Porter Democrat Yea
John Bartlett Democrat Yea
Justin Moed Democrat Nay
Matt Pierce Democrat Yea
Maureen Bauer Democrat Yea
Philip GiaQuinta Democrat Yea
Robin Shackleford Democrat Yea
Ryan Dvorak Democrat Nay
Sheila Klinker Democrat Yea
Sue Errington Democrat Yea
Vanessa Summers Democrat Yea
Beau Baird Republican Nay
Ben Smaltz Republican Yea
Bruce Borders Republican Yea
Chris Judy Republican Yea
Chris May Republican Yea
Dale DeVon Republican Yea
Dave Heine Republican Yea
Edmond Soliday Republican Yea
Edward Clere Republican Yea
Ethan Lawson Republican Yea
Gregory Steuerwald Republican Yea
Harold Slager Republican Yea
Heath VanNatter Republican Nay
Jack Jordan Republican Yea
Jeffrey Thompson Republican Nay
Jim Lucas Republican Not Voting
Jim Pressel Republican Yea
Julie Olthoff Republican Yea
Karen Engleman Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Martin Carbaugh Republican Yea
Matt Lehman Republican Yea
Michael Karickhoff Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Yea
Mike Aylesworth Republican Not Voting
Peggy Mayfield Republican Nay
Robert Behning Republican Yea
Robert Heaton Republican Yea
Robert Morris Republican Yea
Timothy Wesco Republican Nay
Todd Huston Republican Yea
Wendy McNamara Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1085 do?
Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.
Who sponsors HB 1085?
HB 1085 is sponsored by Joanna King (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1085?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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