HB 1085

Indiana House bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.

Bill ID IN-2026-HB-1085
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee Judiciary
House failed 2026-01-13
Summary

Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.

Sponsor
Joanna King
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status failed
2026-01-13 Latest Action Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
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