Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1090: The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Provides that the attorney general may file an amicus curiae brief only if the governor gives written approval to file the amicus curiae brief. Makes a conforming change.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration. SECTION 1. IC 4-6-3-2.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2.1. The attorney general may file an amicus curiae brief only if the governor gives written approval to file the amicus curiae brief. SECTION 2. IC 34-33.1-1-2, AS ADDED BY P.L.40-2010, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2. The state, by the attorney general, with written approval of the governor as set forth in IC 4-6-3-2.1, may file an amicus curiae brief in any matter pending in any state court or federal court without the consent of the parties or leave of the court. The attorney general shall file the amicus curiae brief within the time allowed for the party with whom the state is substantively aligned to file the party's brief or petition. However, for good cause shown, a state court may permit the attorney general to file a belated amicus curiae brief. If the state court permits the filing of a belated amicus curiae brief, the state court shall set a deadline for an opposing party to file 2026 IN 1090--LS 6343/DI a reply brief. 2026 IN 1090--LS 6343/DI
Sponsors
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : Authored by Representative DeLaney
Subjects: STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Governor, COURTS; Supreme Court, STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney General
Common questions
- What is HB1090?
- HB1090 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs.
- What does HB1090 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
- What is the status of HB1090?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1090?
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086).
- Where is the official record for HB1090?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1090
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