Indiana 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1404 — Abusive litigants.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

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

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Establishes a procedure for a court to determine that an individual is an abusive litigant, and prohibits an abusive litigant from filing or continuing a civil action or civil appeal without permission of the court.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Authored by Representative Austin

Sponsors

  • Terri Jo Austin · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Terri Jo Austin

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1404 do?
Establishes a procedure for a court to determine that an individual is an abusive litigant, and prohibits an abusive litigant from filing or continuing a civil action or civil appeal without permission of the court.
Who sponsors HB 1404?
HB 1404 is sponsored by Terri Jo Austin.
What is the current status of HB 1404?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1404?
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