Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1384 — Protection of intellectual freedom.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Education

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

This bill died with 2023 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits a state educational institution (institution) from taking certain actions against applicants, students, and faculty members of the institution for: (1) pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or in opposition to any political ideology or movement; or (2) expressing a pledge or statement that describes a commitment to a particular political ideology or movement. Requires an institution to post on the institution's website: (1) all materials used for training provided to students, faculty, or any other employee of the institution on any matter concerning; and (2) all of the institution's policies and guidance on; nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex, or bias. Provides a civil action for a violation of an individual's rights under these provisions. Provides that the attorney general may bring an action to enjoin an institution from violating certain provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Education

  2. Authored by Representative Miller D

  3. Coauthored by Representative Teshka

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (148)

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civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1384 do?
Prohibits a state educational institution (institution) from taking certain actions against applicants, students, and faculty members of the institution for: (1) pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or in opposition to any political ideology or movement; or (2) expressing a pledge or statement that describes a commitment to a particular political ideology or movement. Requires an institution to post on the institution's website: (1) all materials used for training provided to students, faculty, or any other employee of the institution on any matter concerning; and (2) all of the institution's policies and guidance on; nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex, or bias. Provides a civil action for a violation of an individual's rights under these provisions. Provides that the attorney general may bring an action to enjoin an institution from violating certain provisions.
Who sponsors HB 1384?
HB 1384 is sponsored by Jake Teshka (Republican) and Doug Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1384?
This bill died with 2023 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 1384?
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