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IN SB0103
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
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English is designated as the official language of Indiana, required for all public records, public meetings, and official state acts enforceable with state authority.
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Hoosiers are encouraged to promote English language mastery among all Indiana residents, with bilingual speakers urged to help those with limited English proficiency.
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Exceptions allow use of other languages when required by federal law, for public safety/health/justice needs, for foreign language instruction, for limited English proficiency student programs, and for international commerce/tourism/cultural events.
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State agencies and political subdivisions may print documents in other languages at their discretion, but documents filed or recorded must be in English or include a simultaneous English translation.
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The law cannot be construed to deny any individual's constitutional rights due to inability to communicate in English.
Legislative Description
English as official language. Encourages Indiana residents to promote the use and mastery of the English language by all Indiana residents. Provides that the state's official language, English, must be used for each public record, each public meeting, and each official act of the state of Indiana, including those governmental documents, records, meetings, actions, or policies that are enforceable with the full weight and authority of the state of Indiana.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/3/2018