Indiana HB1090 requires the governor's written approval for the attorney general to file amicus curiae briefs.

Indiana HB1090 amends the Indiana Code to require the governor's written approval before the attorney general can file an amicus curiae brief in any state or federal court. This change ensures that the attorney general must obtain explicit consent from the governor to participate in legal proceedings as an amicus curiae. The bill also includes a conforming change to existing statutes to reflect this new requirement. Effective July 1, 2026, this legislation aims to clarify the process for filing amicus curiae briefs by the attorney general.

Indiana HB1090 requires the governor's written approval for the attorney general to file amicus curiae briefs.

Indiana HB1090 amends the Indiana Code to require the governor's written approval before the attorney general can file an amicus curiae brief in any state or federal court. This change ensures that the attorney general must obtain explicit consent from the governor to participate in legal proceedings as an amicus curiae. The bill also includes a conforming change to existing statutes to reflect this new requirement. Effective July 1, 2026, this legislation aims to clarify the process for filing amicus curiae briefs by the attorney general.