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IndianaHB 1150Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET

Local regulation.

Sponsored By: Jim Pressel (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Cities can't restrict energy choices

Unless state law requires it, local governments cannot force or forbid building parts or materials because of energy-saving features. They cannot require energy-focused retrofits or set different rules for vehicles or machines based on the energy they use. They also cannot ban the sale or use of listed natural gas appliances, grills, outdoor heaters, or decorative features. This does not limit energy rules in bids for projects the city or county owns. These limits start July 1, 2026.

No local laws forcing utility data

Counties and cities cannot adopt or enforce laws that force building owners, tenants, or utilities to report building-level utility use after March 15, 2026. This covers electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater data. Voluntary reporting is still allowed. This section takes effect upon passage.

Airport-area zoning must match FAA

Areas within five miles of the end of a runway at certain public airports must adopt an FAA‑aligned airspace overlay. The airport must send a draft overlay by July 1, 2028. The local government must adopt it within one year after getting the draft. The overlay must support compatible land use and follow FAA guidance and state law. This requirement starts July 1, 2026.

HOAs barred from license-plate readers

HOAs cannot install, run, or maintain automated license-plate readers. A reader on HOA property is allowed only if a law enforcement agency installs it, only law enforcement can access the data, and the HOA has no access. Regular security cameras that just happen to catch plates are still allowed. This applies to HOAs before, on, or after July 1, 2026.

HOAs can't ban gas or electric tools or vehicles

HOAs cannot ban or treat your motor vehicle or outdoor equipment differently because of its fuel source. They cannot create different standards for gas vs. electric tools or vehicles. The law defines outdoor equipment to include items like lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers, and says “machine” includes outdoor equipment. These rules apply to HOA documents before, on, or after July 1, 2026.

HOAs must allow U.S. and state flags

HOAs cannot stop you from displaying the U.S. or Indiana flag. You may install at least one flagpole in the front yard up to 20 feet tall, if zoning allows, or attach a pole to your home. The HOA can set reasonable rules on materials, size, lighting, noise, and upkeep, and you must maintain the flag and pole. HOAs may require you to follow federal flag rules and local setbacks and easements. These rules apply to HOA documents set before, on, or after July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jim Pressel

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Aaron Freeman

    Republican • Senate

  • Edmond Soliday

    Republican • House

  • Jack Jordan

    Republican • House

  • Scott Baldwin

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 183 • No: 92

House vote • 2/18/2026

Roll Call 275 on HB1150.04.ENGS.CON01

Yes: 72 • No: 19

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Roll Call 158 on HB1150.04.ENGS

Yes: 37 • No: 10 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/9/2026

Amendment #3 (Hunley) failed; Division of the Senate: yeas 9, nays 40

Yes: 9 • No: 40

House vote • 1/20/2026

Roll Call 56 on HB1150.02.COMH

Yes: 65 • No: 23 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Law 26

    2/24/2026House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    2/24/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/23/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    2/19/2026House

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/19/2026Senate

  6. House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 275: yeas 72, nays 19

    2/18/2026House

  7. Motion to concur filed

    2/17/2026House

  8. Returned to the House with amendments

    2/13/2026Senate

  9. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 158: yeas 37, nays 10

    2/12/2026Senate

  10. Amendment #3 (Hunley) failed; Division of the Senate: yeas 9, nays 40

    2/9/2026Senate

  11. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Amendment #4 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote

    2/9/2026Senate

  13. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    2/3/2026Senate

  14. First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

    1/26/2026Senate

  15. Referred to the Senate

    1/21/2026House

  16. Senate sponsors: Senators Freeman, Baldwin

    1/20/2026House

  17. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 56: yeas 65, nays 23

    1/20/2026House

  18. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/15/2026House

  19. Representatives Soliday, Jordan added as coauthors

    1/13/2026House

  20. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/12/2026House

  21. First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

    1/5/2026House

  22. Authored by Representative Pressel

    1/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed House Bill (H)

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  • Enrolled House Bill (H)

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  • House Bill (S)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H)

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