States / Indiana / HB 1165

HB 1165 Enacted

Various animal related matters.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Removes partial liability for damages when a person removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle. Increases certain penalties for offenses involving animals, and establishes a defense for an uninvolved person attacked by a law enforcement animal. Sets forth new definitions and amends various definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that animal cruelty statutes apply to a rodent that is not a nuisance rodent. Makes certain acts an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last action
Feb 27, 2026 — Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Session
2026
Momentum
94 · Very high