Justice Advocacy Corner
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https://iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators
From Hoosier Action
House Bill 1662 'State and Local Policies on Homelessness' is dangerous legislation that, if passed, will devastate Hoosiers across the state and make our housing crisis even worse. We need to work together to stop the further criminalization of homelessness in Indiana. No-one should be locked up because they are struggling to find and keep stable housing.
Here's what you can do to stop this bill--contact two key legislators TODAY: Representative Michelle Davis (Greenwood), h58@iga.in.gov, (317) 232 - 9757
Representative Doug Miller (Elkhart), h48@iga.in.gov, (317) 234 - 9139
Advocacy in Bloomington
Meeting with City Council Member Courtney Daily
Sunday, February 9, at 2 p.m.
Democratic Headquarters
115 E. 2nd St, Suite 3
Join folx in the community as they combat Anti-trans Legislation at the state level by tracking bills, contacting representatives, and making plans to go to the State House.
Growing Democracy -
The Power of Your Voice (A workshop with Sierra Club)
Sunday, February 16
4 - 6 p.m.
Dimension Mill
642 N Madison St
Read more information here - registration is not necessary. This event is free and open to the public.
Advocacy in Indianapolis
Maternal Health
Lobby Day
Thursday, Feb. 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Indiana Statehouse
Read more information here - registration is not necessary.
Reproductive Health Lobby Day
Thursday, February 20, from 9 - 11 a.m.
Indiana Statehouse
Read more information here - registration is not necessary.
The Reproductive Justice Task Force is forming a carpool from the church leaving at 7:15 am. that morning.
Advocacy Online
Lobbying 101 Offered by Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
Pop in for 15 minutes, or stay for the whole hour to learn all of the tips and tricks for talking to your legislators on Lobby Day. Zoom details available upon registration.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 4 - 5pm: Lobbying 101 Office Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4 - 5pm: Lobbying 101 Office Hours
The Spiritual Work of Trans Justice & Safety
Saturday, February 22
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In Person and Online
Expand your understanding of what it means to be trans and nonbinary and find out how to help create safety for trans people and their families in this moment. No matter who you are, this workshop will give all of us the tools we need to deepen our care for people of all genders in our community. Register here.
Information on Bills
Here is a follow up on Indiana House Bill that is really important to Transgender rights. Even though Indiana has a ban Transgender Care for youth, we need to allow parents and caregivers to be able to consult and travel to places where transgender care IS available. This ban is a violation of our freedom of speech.
House Bill 1444
Gender transition procedures for minors.
Introduced House Bill (H)
Authored by: Rep. Chris Campbell. Co-Authored by: Rep. Sue Errington, Rep. Matt Pierce.
Digest
Removes the following from the statute prohibiting a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to a minor: (1) Provisions prohibiting a physician or practitioner from aiding or abetting in the provision of gender transition procedures to a minor. (2) An expired provision relating to the continuation of an individual's gender transition hormone therapy until December 31, 2023.
From the ACLU on Abortion Bills:
Support SB 191: Currently, a physician who provides abortion under one of the few exceptions to Indiana’s abortion ban must provide a detailed report to the department of health. This bill would specify that these reports are considered medical records and must be kept confidential. We support this bill because it protects the fundamental privacy rights of patients who receive abortion care. AUTHOR Sen. La Keisha Jackson
Oppose SB 245: This bill would criminalize the successful sending of the “abortion pill” (a common name for treatment via Mifepristone and Misoprostol) to someone in Indiana. The bill would also classify Mifepristone and Misoprostol as Schedule IV controlled substances. AUTHORS Sen. Tyler Johnson, Sen. Liz Brown
Support SB 275: SB 275 would make common-sense reforms to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, including relicensing abortion clinics, removing time limitations on the “abortion pill,” and providing safeguards for the health of minors in state care. AUTHORS Sen. Shelli Yoder, Sen. Andrea Hunley, Sen. Rodney Pol
From PP Alliance Advocates (PPAA):
Indiana has the opportunity to lead with transformative legislation in the form of the following bills.
MOMNIBUS SB 521: Protects pregnant workers, bans workplace discrimination, expands preeclampsia screening, creates trauma-informed care programs, and helps pregnant folks with substance use disorders.
SB 522: Enhances maternal and postpartum coverage, supports incarcerated pregnant individuals, expands reproductive services, cuts red tape for postpartum mental health treatments, and mandates coverage for tubal ligation and vasectomies.
HB 1303: Requires state-accredited schools to provide medically accurate sex education or instruction.
HB 1241 Safer Spaces for Trauma Survivors : Establishes a trauma-informed care task force across Indiana to develop best practices that support children, youth, and families affected by trauma. By adopting these practices, we can boost school performance, youth engagement, and overall wellness.
HB 1298 Extended Supply of Birth Control: Ensures insurance coverage for a full year’s supply of birth control at once and the entire range of contraceptive options — without out-of-pocket costs. This bill requires insurance companies to cover all FDA-approved birth controls, as well as PEP, PrEP, and HPV vaccines without copays or deductibles.
