All Roll Calls
Yes: 177 • No: 57
IndianaHB 1193Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Civil rights commission.
Sponsored By: Chris Jeter (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Bigger penalties and pattern suits
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Civil Rights Commission can sue in county court when it has reasonable cause that someone has a pattern of denying rights or a denial that matters to the public. In these cases, courts can order preventive relief and damages. Courts can also fine up to $50,000 for a first violation and up to $100,000 for later violations. The commission represents the state in these cases.
Broader civil rights and who can file
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law lists many illegal acts, including denial of equal opportunities based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or veteran status. It also covers acts that promote segregation, certain statements about neighborhood change, specified abortion‑related conduct, violations of federal civil‑rights titles, and retaliation. A complainant can be the person harmed or the commission’s director or deputy filing to protect state policy.
Stronger fair housing lawsuits and deadlines
Beginning July 1, 2026, after a timely election, you can file a housing discrimination lawsuit in the county court. A judge, not a jury, decides the case, and the commission does not represent you. The commission can ask the court for temporary or emergency relief while the case is pending. If the election is under section 12, the commission must file within 30 days, and you may join the case; if you do not join and you ignore discovery orders, the court cannot award you money. You must file any civil action within one year after the practice ends or a conciliation deal is broken, and time during an administrative hearing usually does not count. If a conciliation agreement exists, you can only sue to enforce it. Courts or the commission can award reasonable attorney fees to the winner and make the loser pay costs.
Wider employer coverage and veteran hiring
Beginning July 1, 2026, state and local employers and any person with six or more Indiana employees are covered by civil‑rights rules. Certain nonprofits, church‑owned schools, and private social clubs are not covered. Employers may not refuse to hire someone because they are a veteran, Guard member, or reservist. When discrimination is found, orders can restore lost wages, require public notices and compliance reports, and ask licensing agencies to show cause. In veteran‑hiring cases, the order can place the veteran into the job.
Stronger commission tools for enforcement
Beginning July 1, 2026, you must file a civil‑rights complaint with the commission within 180 days of when it happened. The commission can adopt rules, accept complaints, and investigate only when a complaint exists. It can subpoena witnesses and records, and if no one seeks court review within 30 days, it can ask a county court to enforce its orders; signed consent agreements have the same force. The commission can rely on HUD or EEOC findings, must pause if the same matter is in federal court, and must send cases to the right agency but can regain authority with a written agreement. It can request an administrative law judge who is a lawyer (but who cannot issue subpoenas).
Commission office and community councils
Beginning July 1, 2026, the commission keeps a permanent office in Indianapolis. It can set up advisory groups and conciliation councils to study discrimination and build goodwill. Members are unpaid but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Jeter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Cyndi Carrasco
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/26/2026
Roll Call 395 on HB1193.03.COMS.CON01
Yes: 66 • No: 29
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Roll Call 240 on HB1193.03.COMS
Yes: 40 • No: 8
House vote • 1/28/2026
Roll Call 138 on HB1193.02.COMH
Yes: 71 • No: 20 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Public Law 83
3/4/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
3/4/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateHouse concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 395: yeas 66, nays 29
2/26/2026HouseSigned by the Speaker
2/26/2026HouseMotion to concur filed
2/25/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 240: yeas 40, nays 8
2/24/2026SenateReturned to the House with amendments
2/24/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Hunley) failed; voice vote
2/23/2026SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/23/2026SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/19/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/2/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate sponsor: Senator Carrasco
1/28/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 138: yeas 71, nays 20
1/28/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/27/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/22/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Jeter
1/5/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2026House
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