Indiana Bills

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SR 8: Recognizing the partnership between Quebec, Canada, and the State of Indiana.

This Senate Resolution (SR 8) formally acknowledges the partnership between Quebec, Canada, and the State of Indiana. As a symbolic gesture with no binding legal effect, it does not create new policies, alter laws, or directly affect individuals or entities. Introduced by Senator Koch, it passed by voice vote on January 26, 2026, without further legislative action.

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SR 9: Recognizing the partnership between Ontario, Canada, and the State of Indiana.

SR 9 is a Senate Resolution recognizing the partnership between Indiana and Ontario, Canada. It serves as a symbolic gesture of collaboration between the two regions without creating new laws or policies, introduced by Senator Koch and passed on January 26, 2026.

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SR 7: Recognizing the partnership between Alberta, Canada, and the State of Indiana.

This is a procedural resolution (SR 7), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes the existing partnership between Alberta, Canada, and the State of Indiana through a symbolic Senate resolution. Authored by Senator Koch and adopted by voice vote on January 26, 2026, it has no legal effect or concrete policy impact. The resolution simply acknowledges a relationship without altering laws or affecting any group.

passed · Indiana · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1118: Expungement.

Repeals and replaces the existing adult expungement statute with a new expungement process that makes certain changes to: (1) time periods for filing expungement; (2) crimes that are eligible for expungement; and (3) other procedural matters relating to expungement. Adds a provision concerning the expungement of juvenile arrest records.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Indiana · House Jan 23, 2026

HCR 11: Honoring the Hosea Family on the occasion of the 31st Biennial Hosea Family Reunion.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 11), not a policy bill. It formally honors the Hosea Family for their 31st Biennial Family Reunion. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic recognition. It was adopted by voice vote as a non-binding gesture of appreciation.

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1384: Nonprofit hospital property taxes.

Provides that real property purchased before July 1, 2026, directly or indirectly owned by a nonprofit hospital (other than a critical access hospital or a county hospital) is not exempt from property taxation if, after 10 years from the date of purchase of the property by the nonprofit hospital, the property directly or indirectly owned by the nonprofit hospital is not being used for the performance of revenue producing health care services by the nonprofit hospital that directly or indirectly owns the property. Provides that real property directly or indirectly owned by a nonprofit hospital purchased after June 30, 2026, is not exempt from property taxation if the property directly or indirectly owned by the nonprofit hospital is not being used for the performance of revenue producing health care services by the nonprofit hospital that directly or indirectly owns the property. Provides that the disallowance of an exemption does not apply to a parking garage, parking lot, equipment facility area, or any other similar property that actively serves a nonprofit hospital. Provides that a determination as to whether a parking garage, parking lot, equipment facility area, or any other similar property actively serves a nonprofit hospital shall be made by the board of zoning appeals with jurisdiction over the property.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1318: Physical examinations in CHINS investigations.

Provides that if the department of child services (department) receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is less than five years of age, a department caseworker: (1) shall physically examine the child's head, face, arms, legs, chest, and back for bruises or contusions; and (2) if the caseworker finds evidence of abuse, shall: (A) immediately take the child into custody; (B) cause color photographs to be taken of the areas of trauma visible on the child, unless a law enforcement agency is obligated to do so; (C) cause a medical examination of the child to be performed; and (D) if medically indicated, cause a radiological examination of the child to be performed. Provides that if the department receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is not less than five years of age, the department may have a: (1) health screening; or (2) medical examination; of the child conducted. Provides that the department is responsible for the cost of the health screening or medical examination.

in committee · Indiana · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 183: Income tax deduction for health insurance premiums.

Provides that a taxpayer who is covered by a health insurance plan may deduct from the taxpayer's adjusted gross income an amount equal to the total amount of premiums on the health insurance plan the taxpayer paid for coverage during the taxable year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1363: Various public safety matters.

Provides that the law enforcement training board (board) shall select an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the board. Provides that a person confined to a county jail may be required to make a copayment in an amount of not more than $30 (current law is $15). Provides that a person confined to a county jail is not required to make a certain copayment if, among other things, the person does not have funds in the person's commissary account or trust account within 180 days after the service is provided (current law is 60 days). Provides that a correctional professional is considered a public safety officer for purposes of determining eligibility for line of duty death benefits. (Current law provides that a correctional officer is considered a public safety officer for determining eligibility for line of duty death benefits.) Provides a process for certain sex and sex or violent offenders to submit certain information to the department of correction (department) regarding sex offender status in other states or jurisdictions. Provides that a person who is a: (1) sex offender; or (2) sex or violent offender; shall register for the period required by another jurisdiction or the period in Indiana, whichever is longer. Repeals the integrated public safety commission. Establishes the Indiana department of emergency communications. Changes the name of the "integrated public safety communications fund" to the "emergency communications fund". Provides that if: (1) the department releases a child who is a ward of the department; and (2) the child is less than 18 years of age; the department's wardship of the child ends. Provides that if a child who is a ward of the department is released and no parent or guardian allows the child to live with them, the department must immediately notify a certain court that the child needs to be a ward of the department of child services. Provides that the department is not required to send certain notices sent by offenders within the jurisdiction of the department by registered or certified mail. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally possess an imitation firearm: (1) in or on school property; or (2) on a school bus. Provides that the department of emergency communications shall issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the purchase, or before issuing a change order, of any communications systems and equipment by the department that may be made available to public safety agencies. Provides that the communications equipment must be compatible with existing communications equipment used by public safety agencies. Provides that proposals shall be evaluated and awarded on a competitive basis using a scoring rubric established by the department. Makes conforming changes.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1344: Funding of prosecuting attorney operations.

Establishes the public prosecution fund and a prosecuting attorney compensation fee (a court fee) of $10 for certain actions and $50 for certain actions which will be deposited in the state general fund. Provides that a county may be reimbursed for certain prosecutorial expenses from the fund, unless the prosecuting attorney in the county is a noncompliant prosecuting attorney. Requires the Indiana prosecuting attorney's council to set standards for reimbursement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1188: Police pension matters.

Extends eligibility for supplemental pension benefits and incentive increases to employee beneficiaries of the state police 1987 benefit system. (Current law provides eligibility to employee beneficiaries under the state police pre-1987 benefit system.) Modifies the: (1) terms of eligibility for; and (2) calculation of; supplemental pension benefits and incentive increases. Provides that first time payments of and increases to supplemental pension benefits shall be paid or commence beginning in July of each year. Makes changes to the definition of a "school resource officer" for provisions relating to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund (1977 fund). Provides that a school police department may participate in the 1977 fund. Establishes requirements for establishing a local board for school police departments. Provides that an appointing authority shall waive the age restriction for a school resource officer for purposes of the 1977 fund if certain conditions are met. Provides that a school corporation or charter school that employs a school resource officer must enter into a contract or memorandum of understanding with a local law enforcement agency for the purpose of complying with the reporting and payment requirements for purposes of the 1977 fund. Makes conforming amendments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 1201: Various mental health and insurance matters.

Prohibits the use of an artificial intelligence system to impersonate or act as a substitute for a licensed mental health professional. Requires the department of insurance to contract with an objective third party to verify that health carriers are in compliance with network adequacy standards. Sets forth notice requirements for an amendment to a health provider contract. Prohibits the use of downcoding in a specified manner. Requires an insurer and a health maintenance organization to reimburse providers of mental illness or substance abuse services at rates that are at least as favorable relative to Medicare rates as reimbursement rates are for providers of medical or surgical services relative to Medicare rates. Prohibits an insurer and a health maintenance organization from retroactively auditing a paid claim or seeking recoupment or a refund of a paid claim after a certain time frame. Sets forth a limitation on the amount that an insured or enrollee may be charged for receiving mental and behavioral care services from an out of network provider under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

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