Bill > HB1090

This bill modifies Indiana law regarding the attorney general's ability to file amicus curiae briefs (legal documents filed by a party not directly involved in a case to provide additional information or perspective to a court). The bill requires that the attorney general can only file an amicus curiae brief if the governor provides written approval. The new provision applies to both state and federal court proceedings, and the attorney general must file the brief within the same timeframe as the party with whom the state is substantively aligned. If the court allows a late filing of an amicus curiae brief, the court must set a deadline for the opposing party to respond. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and adds a new section to the Indiana Code that explicitly requires gubernatorial approval before the attorney general can submit such a brief. This change appears to provide an additional layer of executive oversight on legal interventions by the attorney general's office.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1090/details