Indiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Indiana SB318: Required disclosures and access of foreign media.
Status: Chaptered, May 1, 2025
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.
Sponsors
- Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020) · primary sponsor
- Brian Buchanan (R, SD-007) · primary sponsor
- Chris Garten (R, SD-045) · primary sponsor
- Justin Busch (R, SD-016)
- Spencer Deery (R, SD-023)
- Gary Byrne (R, SD-047)
- Heath VanNatter (R, HD-038)
- Alaina Shonkwiler (R, HD-029)
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074)
- Judy, Chris (R)
Votes
- Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments (April 16, 2025): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House - Third reading (April 7, 2025): 61 yea, 32 nay, passed
- Senate - Third reading (February 3, 2025): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
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