January 24h: Here’s what happened at the Indiana Statehouse this week

This was the third full week of the 2020 Indiana General Assembly. 

Women4Change hosted the Women’s Economic Stability press conference Thursday with our Equality Pay$ coalition partners. A diverse group of state senators, representatives and community members spoke about a range of issues related to women’s economic stability, including the gender pay gap and pregnancy accommodations. 

Several speakers, including Senators Ron Alting and Veneta Becker, spoke about current legislation they hope to pass. One such piece of legislation is Senate Bill 342 on pregnancy and childbirth discrimination, which dictates that employers would have to offer reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. 

IMPORTANT Deadlines

  • Tuesday is the last day for bills to move from House committees to the floor.

  • Thursday is the last day for bills to move from Senate committees to the floor. 

  • Thursday is also the second reading deadline in the House.

Bill Progress

There were no hearings held this week on the legislation we are tracking. Next week is the last week for bills to be heard in their respective committees. Here is a look ahead to next week:

  • The Family and Children Services committee will hold a hearing Monday, January 27th on Senate Bill 342, Pregnancy and childbirth discrimination.

  • The Corrections and Criminal Law committee will hold a hearing Tuesday, January 28th on Senate Bill 146, Sexual assault victims’ rights. 

  • The Health and Provider Services committee will hold a hearing Wednesday, January 29th on Senate Bill 299, Fetal remains. Women4Change does not support this bill.

Please click here for our 2020 bill tracker. 

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