Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1541
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 20-26-5-20.5.
Synopsis: Prohibition of fees for sports events streaming. Prohibits a
school corporation from participating in an association that charges a
fee to access a streaming service for certain events.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
GiaQuinta
January 21, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Education.
2025 IN 1541—LS 7232/DI 152 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1541
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
education.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 20-26-5-20.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
2 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
3 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 20.5. (a) As used in this section,
4 "association" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-14-1.
5 (b) As used in this section, "streaming service" refers to a
6 technology based platform that allows individuals to watch or
7 listen to content through the Internet or a cellular connection.
8 (c) A school corporation may not participate in an association
9 that charges a fee to access a streaming service for an athletic event
10 conducted, organized, sanctioned, or sponsored by the association.
2025 IN 1541—LS 7232/DI 152