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HB 1173STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Designated public forums.

Defines a "designated public forum". Provides that the state or a political subdivision may impose time, place, and manner restrictions on speech in a designated public forum, provided that such restrictions are: (1) justified by a compelling interest of the state or political subdivision; (2) narrowly tailored; (3) administered using the least restrictive means available; and (4) viewpoint neutral. Provides that the state or a political subdivision may not exclude speech: (1) made by a religious or political group, if the speech is consistent with the designated public forum's purpose; or (2) solely because it expresses a religious or political viewpoint.

Voted 1/5/2026

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Action history

  1. 1/5/2026First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
  2. 1/5/2026Authored by Representative Wesco