Indiana residents, your voice is needed to help protect our children from harmful content! House Bill 1195 aims to make pornographic material illegal for minors, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for the next generation.
Contact your state representatives today and urge them to prioritize and pass HB1195. Let them know you support stronger protections for children and believe this bill is essential to upholding the values of our communities.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- Contact the Education Committee Chair and others on the committee and ask them to prioritize the bill.
- Find your state representative and contact them. Note that email addresses are no longer listed on the site (but you get the pattern in the list below H[disctrict#]@iga.in.gov.
- Spread the word: Encourage your friends and family to join this effort.
Together, we can make a difference. Speak up for Indiana’s youth today!
EDUCATION COMMITTEE CONTACTS:
| Representative | |
|---|---|
| Rep. Robert Behning – Chair | [email protected] |
| Rep. Michelle Davis | [email protected] |
| Rep. Martin Carbaugh | [email protected] |
| Rep. Becky Cash | [email protected] |
| Rep. Andrew Ireland | [email protected] |
| Rep. Julie McGuire | [email protected] |
| Rep. Zach Payne | [email protected] |
| Rep. Hunter Smith | [email protected] |
| Rep. Jake Teshka | [email protected] |
SAMPLE LETTER
Subject: Support for HB 1195 to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography
Dear [Representative’s Name],
I am writing to express my strong support for House Bill 1195, which aims to safeguard children from exposure to sexually explicit and pornographic materials. As a concerned [parent/educator/citizen] in Indiana, I believe it is our shared responsibility to ensure that minors have access to age-appropriate materials in educational settings and public spaces.
HB 1195 addresses a critical issue that has garnered increasing attention from families and communities across our state. The under-restricted exposure of minors to explicit content, whether through educational materials, school library collections, or online resources accessible in schools, can have long-lasting negative effects on their emotional and psychological well-being. By establishing clear guidelines to prevent such exposure, this bill ensures that the rights and innocence of our children are preserved while respecting the principles of academic freedom and intellectual exploration.
I appreciate that this legislation seeks to strike a balance between protecting children and upholding parental rights. It empowers parents and guardians to play an active role in determining what is appropriate for their children without imposing unnecessary restrictions on access to information for adults.
As a [specific role, e.g., “parent of two school-aged children,” “educator with over 10 years of experience,” etc.], I have seen firsthand how important it is to create a safe and supportive environment for learning and development. I believe that HB 1195 is a step in the right direction to foster such an environment.
I urge you to support this important legislation and to work with your colleagues to ensure its passage. Thank you for your service to our state and for your commitment to protecting Indiana’s children.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
