Military relief fund. Provides that, for purposes of receiving a grant from the military relief fund, eligibility criteria shall be based on the financial need of the applicant regardless of the applicant's income or assets.

Military student transfers. Defines "military student". Provides that the parent or guardian of a military student may request a transfer from a school corporation in which the military student has a legal settlement to another school corporation. Provides that a request to transfer must be made under certain conditions. Requires a school corporation to approve a transfer request from a military student.

Limitations on interests of foreign countries. Prohibits the state, a state agency, and a political subdivision from entering into a contract with a prohibited person for the provision of goods or services. Amends the amount of a gift received from a foreign source that must be reported by a postsecondary educational institution. Prohibits certain individuals and business entities from purchasing real property located within Indiana. Permits the attorney general to investigate and issue subpoenas upon receipt of information that leads the attorney general to believe a violation of the critical infrastructure or foreign ownership of real property statutes has occurred. Permits the attorney general to bring an action on behalf of the state or a political subdivision for a violation of the critical infrastructure and foreign ownership of real property statutes.

Child in need of services. Provides that in order for the child to be deemed a child in need of services (CHIN), the parent, guardian, or custodian must consent to the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for a child who substantially endangers the child's own health. Requires the juvenile court to release a child who substantially endangers the child's own health to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian unless: (1) the juvenile court also finds the child to be a CHIN for another reason; or (2) the parent, guardian, or custodian consents to removal of the child from the child's home. Prohibits the juvenile court from ordering that the child who substantially endangers the child's own health be removed from the child's home unless: (1) the juvenile court also finds the child to be a CHIN for another reason; or (2) the parent, guardian, or custodian consents to removal of the child from the child's home.

Chaplains in public and charter schools. Allows a school corporation or charter school to employ or accept as a volunteer a school chaplain under certain circumstances. Provides that a school chaplain is not required to disclose privileged or confidential communications with a student under certain circumstances.

Fabricated media. Defines "fabricated media" as recorded audio, a recorded image, or recorded video of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct: (1) that has been altered without the individual's consent such that: (A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered recording; and (B) a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered; or (2) in which an artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that: (A) has been created without the individual's consent; and (B) is sufficiently lifelike that a reasonable person would be unable to distinguish the speech or appearance of the imitation from the speech or appearance of the individual; is used to convey a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct. Provides that: (1) certain political campaign communications that include fabricated media depicting a candidate must include a specified disclaimer; and (2) if the communication does not include the required disclaimer, the candidate depicted may bring a civil action against specified parties in connection with the dissemination of the communication. Provides that fabricated media depicting an intimate image of an identifiable representation of an individual may be the subject of: (1) a civil action for disclosure of nonconsensual pornography; or (2) criminal prosecution for distribution of an intimate image.

Military and veteran issues. Increases the maximum amount for a grant from the military family relief fund from $2,500 to $3,500. Provides that beginning July 1, 2025, and each July 1 thereafter, the maximum amount of a grant will be annually increased by an amount approved by the Indiana veterans' affairs commission not to exceed the current annual cost of living adjustment determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Expands the eligibility requirements for admission to the Indiana Veterans' Home. Adds a definition of an "eligible person" for purposes of administering grants for veteran services (GVS). Provides that a qualified entity may receive a GVS to provide certain services to support an eligible person. Updates references throughout the Indiana Code relating to the armed forces of the United States or uniformed services to include the United States Space Force. Makes technical changes to various references relating to the components of the armed forces of the United States. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation, the organizer of a charter school, or the chief administrative officer of a nonpublic school system shall authorize the absence and excuse of each secondary school student who is ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, including their reserve components or the Indiana National Guard for at least 15 days in a school year. (Current law provides that a governing body of a school corporation or the chief administrative officer of a nonpublic school system shall authorize the absence and excuse of each secondary school student who is ordered to active duty with the Indiana National Guard for not more than 10 days in a school year.)

Alcohol and tobacco commission. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to provide notices electronically. Allows the commission to issue 10 new three-way permits to the city of Noblesville, allowing the issuance of: (1) three new three-way permits in 2024; (2) three new three-way permits in 2025; and (3) four new three-way permits in 2026; with any permits not issued in a year allowed to be issued in a subsequent year. Allows the commission to issue two new three-way permits to the city of Delphi. Amends certain provisions regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages from a bar of a restaurant for on-premises consumption. Allows a designated smoking area on the outside patio or terrace of a hotel if: (1) the designated smoking area is delineated from the rest of the outside patio or terrace by a barrier that is at least 18 inches in height; (2) the designated smoking area is located at least 20 feet from any entrance to the hotel; and (3) individuals less than 21 years of age are not allowed in the designated smoking area. Repeals provisions related to beer gardens and patio alcohol service for certain premises. Exempts a food hall that: (1) contains not less than 10 distinct nonaffiliated food and beverage vendors; and (2) is located within a mixed use development or redevelopment project with a total investment of at least $100,000,000; from certain requirements that apply to the issuance of a food hall master permit. Repeals a provision concerning residency requirements for beer wholesalers. Removes the requirement that a property tax clearance form provided to the alcohol and tobacco commission include an embossed seal from the county treasurer. Includes a craft manufacturer in the definition of a host permittee for purposes of a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit. Modifies the definition of "designated permittee" in relation to a designated refreshment area. Replaces references to the federal bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and explosives with the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or its successor agency.

Administrative proceedings for unfair practices. Allows a complaint that alleges the commission of an unfair practice under dealer services law to be filed with the office of administrative law proceedings (instead of with the dealer services division of the secretary of state). Provides that an administrative law judge with relevant experience shall preside over the proceedings and issue a written decision. Provides that the administrative law judge may recommend, and the secretary of state may adopt, remedial measures or other equitable remedies. Provides that the administrative law judge may recommend mediation during the pendency of the action.

Community solar facilities. Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) to adopt rules governing community solar facilities not later than July 1, 2025. Provides that, not later than 180 days after adoption of the rules, an electricity provider shall begin: (1) allowing interconnection of the electricity provider's facilities with community solar facilities in which three or more of the electricity provider's customers have entered into a subscription; and (2) crediting the electricity provider's subscribing customers for the amount of electricity from the community solar facility for which the customer subscribes. Requires the commission to: (1) establish an interconnection working group composed of representatives of electricity suppliers and other stakeholders with respect to electric utility service; and (2) implement the working group's recommendations regarding creation, revision, or elimination of policies, processes, tariffs, rules, or standards relating to the interconnection of community solar facilities and electricity suppliers as necessary for transparent, accurate, and efficient implementation of community solar facilities.

Road funding. Provides that the amounts currently distributed from the motor vehicle highway account and the local road and street account to counties, cities, and towns based upon the proportionate share of road and street mileage shall instead be distributed based on the proportionate share of road and street vehicle miles traveled. Provides that the Indiana department of transportation shall establish guidelines outlining the procedures required to determine vehicle miles traveled. Changes references from the "auditor of state" to the "state comptroller" to conform with P.L.201-2023.

Collaborative brewing. Allows a small brewery to manufacture beer for another small brewery if certain requirements are met.

Election of two IURC members. Increases the membership of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) from five members to seven members. Requires the two new commission members to be elected on a nonpartisan basis starting in the 2028 general election. Prohibits a candidate for the office of the Indiana utility regulatory commissioner from: (1) having an official or professional relationship or connection with; or (2) soliciting or accepting campaign contributions from; any public utility operating in Indiana. Provides that the elected commission members shall serve a term of four years and establishes a procedure to appoint a member if there is a vacancy of an elected member. Requires references to the IURC members to appoint a chair to the IURC annually. Changes "chairman" to "chair". Makes conforming changes.

Deposit account agreements. Provides that a deposit account agreement between a depository financial institution and a depositor may be changed or amended from time to time, subject to the terms of the deposit account agreement. Provides that a depositor's continued maintenance of a deposit account after the effective date of any change or amendment to the deposit account agreement, as described in a written notice from the depository financial institution, constitutes prima facie evidence of the depositor's intent to accept the change or amendment.

Auto theft and carjacking. Reenacts the crimes of auto theft and carjacking. (The auto theft provision was repealed in 2018 and the carjacking provision was repealed in 2013.) Makes the penalty for carjacking a Level 4 felony, but increases the penalty to a Level 3 felony (if committed with a deadly weapon or results in bodily injury) or a Level 2 felony (if it results in serious bodily injury). Makes the penalty for auto theft a Level 5 felony and increases the penalty to a Level 4 felony if the person has a prior conviction or the aggregate fair market value of the motor vehicle or vehicle parts exceeds $50,000. Makes conforming changes and technical corrections.