HB1193Introduced in the House
Civil rights commission.
Introduced by Chris Jeter, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Civil rights commission. Provides that the civil rights commission (commission) may not represent a private individual in a civil action filed in circuit or superior court. Amends the definition of "discriminatory practice". Requires the commission to first send a complaint received by the commission to another state or federal agency that has jurisdiction over the complaint. Allows the commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding with a state or federal agency if certain conditions are met. Requires the party that elects to have claims asserted in a finding of reasonable cause decided in a civil action to file the civil action. Provides that the commission may only represent the state in a civil action and repeals a provision allowing a court to award monetary damages in those cases. Conforms the circumstances under which the commission may be required to pay attorney's fees to the circumstances under which an agency may be required to pay fees under the administrative orders and proceedings act (AOPA).
Where it stands
Public Law 83
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House - House concurred with Senate amendments · February 26, 2026
66
Yes
29
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | No |
| Earl Harris | 2 | No |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | No |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | No |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | No |
| Randy Novak | 9 | No |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | No |
Bill history
Authored by Representative Jeter
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Senate sponsor: Senator Carrasco
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 138: yeas 71, nays 20
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Amendment #1 (Hunley) failed; voice vote
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 240: yeas 40, nays 8
Returned to the House with amendments
Motion to concur filed
Signed by the Speaker
House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 395: yeas 66, nays 29
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 83
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Judiciary Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Judiciary Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Judiciary Amendment #5 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
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