Bill > HB1483

This bill establishes a new requirement that the Indiana Attorney General can only file an amicus curiae brief (a legal document filed by a party not directly involved in a case to provide additional information or perspective) with written approval from the Governor. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to the Indiana Code stating that the Attorney General may file an amicus curiae brief only if the Governor provides written permission. The bill also amends an existing statute to reflect this new requirement, clarifying that the state may file such briefs in state or federal courts through the Attorney General, but only with the Governor's written approval. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide additional oversight on when and how the Attorney General can intervene in legal proceedings by filing amicus curiae briefs. This change ensures that the Governor has direct input and control over the state's legal interventions in court cases.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1483/details