Bill > HB1193

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, makes several changes to how the Civil Rights Commission (commission) operates, primarily by limiting its ability to represent individuals in civil lawsuits and by modifying the definition of a "discriminatory practice." Specifically, the commission will no longer be able to represent private individuals in civil actions filed in circuit or superior courts, though it can still represent the state in such cases. The bill also clarifies that the party seeking to have claims decided in a civil action must be the one to file that action. Additionally, it removes the court's ability to award monetary damages in certain civil actions brought by the commission and adjusts the circumstances under which the commission might have to pay attorney's fees to align with other state agency rules. The definition of "discriminatory practice" is expanded to include violations of certain federal civil rights laws and adverse actions taken against individuals for protecting their rights under the state's civil rights article.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1193/details