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HB 1417·IN·house

Causes of action and damages.

FailedFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Matt Lehman (Republican)
Latest Action

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill adds new definitions for public rights and nuisance, restricts who can sue and what damages can be recovered, and raises the maximum attorney‑fee award from $5,000 to $100,000. It also creates a tort‑reform commission to oversee these changes. The changes would affect government entities, private defendants, and litigants in Indiana civil courts.

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