Republicans advance a bill eliminating local bans on selling dogs at pet stores. A Senate committee approves legislation requiring schools to develop armed intruder drills. And grassroots substance use recovery groups would get more funding opportunities under a bill heading to the Senate floor.
Here’s what you might have missed this week at the Indiana Statehouse.
HB 1412: Canine standards of care
The retail dog sales bill requires pet stores to register with the state and only sell dogs from breeders and brokers who meet a canine care certification program developed by Purdue University, with some exceptions for smaller operations. Supporters said HB 1412 ensures high standards. Opponents argued those standards are vague and the bill undercuts local decisions.
Legislation advancing in the Senate sets guidelines for armed intruder drills in schools that include accommodating students who have mobility restrictions or other types of limitations.
HB 1104 also restricts drills that include sensory components — like fake gunshots or a prop firearm — from taking place during regular school hours when a majority of students are present.