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R Indiana House · District 52 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Ben Smaltz

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Total votes
2,408
all sessions
Attendance
98%
45 missed
Higher than 76% of chamber peers
With party
97%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
231
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
4
assignments
231 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
231
Primary
93
Co-sponsor
138
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Co-sponsor HB 1471
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Law enforcement officer impeachment evidence.

Establishes the procedure for placing a law enforcement officer's name on a Giglio list. Provides notice and reconsideration procedures. Provides requirements for prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officers. Provides civil immunity to prosecuting attorneys for acts related to a Giglio list.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1687
Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Probation transfers for sex or violent offenders.

Prohibits the transfer of a sex or violent offender's probation jurisdiction to another county in Indiana while the offender is required to register as an offender unless certain conditions are met. Prohibits a sexually violent predator or an offender against children from working in any setting where the predator or offender: (1) has more than incidental and occasional contact with a child who is not accompanied by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; (2) has supervisory or disciplinary power over a child; or (3) is expected to touch a child on a more than incidental and occasional basis.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SCR 8
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Condemning religious persecution worldwide.

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a non-binding concurrent resolution expressing strong disapproval of religious persecution globally. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups, as resolutions like this serve only to state legislative sentiment. The measure passed unanimously in the Senate (90-0) and was adopted by committee, but it has no legal effect. This type of resolution is symbolic and intended to publicly condemn violations of religious freedom worldwide.

Passed Apr 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1518
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Purchase of vehicles by state entities.

Provides with certain exceptions, that if a state entity purchases or leases a vehicle, the vehicle: (1) must be a government model, base model, or standard model vehicle; and (2) may not be from a luxury or semi-luxury brand if a nonluxury brand alternative exists that uses the same underlying vehicle platform.

Signed into law Apr 10, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SCR 36
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable.

Maddy summarySCR 36 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of recognition for the Roundtable's work in mental health advocacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy changes.

Passed Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SCR 26
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.

Passed Apr 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HCR 34
Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a concurrent resolution formally acknowledging the work of Guardian ad Litem professionals and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in child welfare cases. It recognizes their role in advocating for children's best interests within the court system. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of these volunteers' contributions. The bill was introduced by Representative Garcia Wilburn and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers.

Passed Apr 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1137
Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Expungement of red flag law records.

Requires a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous, and permits a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual previously found dangerous is no longer dangerous.

Signed into law Apr 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HR 40
Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.

Maddy summaryHR 40 is a symbolic resolution that reaffirms Indiana's existing sister-state relationship with Taiwan. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations, but formally expresses the Indiana General Assembly's continued commitment to this partnership. The bill was introduced and coauthored by multiple state representatives and passed its first reading on April 3, 2025. This type of resolution typically supports cultural or economic ties without altering policy or providing resources.

Passed Apr 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor
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