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Yes: 140 • No: 0
IndianaHB 1230Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Professional licensing agency.
Sponsored By: Doug Miller (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 4 mixed.
Licenses blocked for unpaid state debts
Beginning July 1, 2026, the agency does not issue or renew your license if the tax department lists you on a tax warrant. The same block applies if the alcohol/tobacco commission or BMV reports you owe a state balance. You must give the agency a satisfaction statement before it renews or issues the license. The agency also lets those agencies see licensee and applicant names for enforcement.
Faster, clearer rules for license renewals
Starting July 1, 2026, the agency must send a renewal notice at least 90 days before your license expires. If that notice is late, you avoid penalties if you renew within 45 days after you get it. Once you submit all required items, the agency must process renewals within 10 days, or within 24 hours if you appear in person with complete documents. The agency may delay renewal up to 120 days for an investigation; your license stays valid unless denied or suspended, and it auto-renews if the board takes no action by day 120. The agency can stagger renewal cycles with a board’s approval, and the law updates which statute sets expiration and renewal dates.
New agency runs professional licensing system
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state creates the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency to handle admin work for many boards, such as accountancy, architects, engineers, real estate, cosmetology, plumbing, and more. The governor appoints an executive director, who can name up to three deputies, manages hiring and procurement, and can sign orders or subpoenas for boards when asked. The agency prepares one combined budget request for covered boards. The prior statute for agency functions (IC 25-1-6) is repealed and replaced by this new structure.
You can appeal a denied renewal
Starting July 1, 2026, if a listed board denies your license or certificate renewal, you can file an administrative appeal under IC 4-21.5-3. This gives you a formal way to challenge the denial.
More public info on boards and licenses
Starting July 1, 2026, the agency runs a public online registry of licensed professionals. Board meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours before meetings. Adopted minutes are posted within 14 days. Board vacancies are posted within 14 days after they occur.
Longer window for compliance notifications
Beginning July 1, 2026, after you fix a cited violation, the agency has up to 90 days to tell you if you are in substantial compliance. The 90 days run from the correction due date in your plan or the date you tell the agency you fixed it, whichever is earlier. This can make resolution take longer.
Privacy rules and Social Security numbers
Beginning July 1, 2026, your home phone, email, and mailing address are confidential and not released to the public. You must provide your Social Security number to the agency. The agency only shares SSNs as state or federal law allows, including with testing services and other state boards to coordinate licensing.
Application steps, deadlines, and new forms
Beginning July 1, 2026, the agency sends you a notice every 14 days about missing items after you start an application. Exam application forms are available at least 30 days before the application deadline. New application forms must be posted online for 60 days before the agency adopts them. If you do not finish an application within one year of filing, it is abandoned unless the board grants 30‑day extensions for good cause. A later filing after abandonment is treated as a new application.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Miller
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brian Buchanan
Republican • Senate
Linda Rogers
Republican • Senate
Stacey Donato
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Roll Call 183 on HB1230.03.COMS
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 1/22/2026
Roll Call 85 on HB1230.02.COMH
Yes: 95 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Public Law 29
2/24/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
2/24/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
2/23/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/20/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/19/2026SenateReturned to the House without amendments
2/18/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 183: yeas 45, nays 0
2/17/2026SenateSenator Donato added as third sponsor
2/17/2026SenateSenator Buchanan added as second sponsor
2/17/2026SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/16/2026SenateCommittee report: do pass, adopted
2/12/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
1/27/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
1/23/2026HouseSenate sponsor: Senator Rogers
1/22/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 85: yeas 95, nays 0
1/22/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/20/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/15/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Miller D
1/5/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
1/5/2026House
Bill Text
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