Legislative record

SB 318STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Required disclosures and access of foreign media.

Requires certain media entities operating in Indiana to disclose: (1) foreign ownership; (2) foreign funding; and (3) the use of foreign sourced or influenced content. Authorizes the secretary of state to impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for a knowing or intentional violation of the disclosure requirements. Provides that the secretary of state shall publish a list of Indiana media entities that have complied with certain requirements. Requires certain media entities to obtain special accreditation from the department of administration to attend state media events, and allows the department of administration to revoke the special accreditation under certain circumstances.

Voted 5/1/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

109 yea·32 nay·8 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/1/2025Signed by the Governor
  2. 5/1/2025Public Law 132
  3. 4/23/2025Signed by the President of the Senate
  4. 4/22/2025Signed by the Speaker
  5. 4/17/2025Signed by the President Pro Tempore
  6. 4/16/2025Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 459: yeas 39, nays 0
  7. 4/8/2025Returned to the Senate with amendments
  8. 4/8/2025Motion to concur filed
  9. 4/7/2025Representatives Shonkwiler and Bartels added as cosponsors
  10. 4/7/2025Representative Judy added as cosponsor