Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1503 — Regulation of sexually oriented businesses.

Last action — Representatives Morris and Carbaugh added as coauthors

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Summary

Provides that a sexually oriented business may not operate within 1,000 feet of specified facilities that cater to minors. Exempts pre-existing businesses that have been in continuous operation. Establishes a civil enforcement mechanism. Repeals the existing law concerning sexually explicit materials. Makes conforming amendments.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Representatives Morris and Carbaugh added as coauthors

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

  3. Authored by Representative Speedy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Mike Speedy

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1503 do?
Provides that a sexually oriented business may not operate within 1,000 feet of specified facilities that cater to minors. Exempts pre-existing businesses that have been in continuous operation. Establishes a civil enforcement mechanism. Repeals the existing law concerning sexually explicit materials. Makes conforming amendments.
Who sponsors HB 1503?
HB 1503 is sponsored by Martin Carbaugh (Republican), Robert Morris (Republican), and Mike Speedy.
What is the current status of HB 1503?
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 1503?
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