# Indiana HB 1290: Wage matters.

Indiana HB 1290, Wage matters., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) House bill sponsored by Andrew Ireland (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-06 (First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana HB 1290
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Wage matters.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-06
- Last action: 2026-01-06, First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
- Sponsor: Andrew Ireland (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: employment
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Updates or amends certain portions of the definition of "employee". Provides that an employer who knowingly sells merchandise or supplies to an employee for higher than the market price commits a Class C infraction. Provides that an employer must pay each employee at least semimonthly or biweekly the amount due the employee. (Current law gives the employee the choice.) Provides that a wage assignment: (1) is not required to have a revocation provision on or after July 1, 2026; and (2) may benefit the employer under certain circumstances. Specifies that an employee may bring an action under certain wage provisions if an employer makes an improper wage deduction. Reorganizes certain minimum wage and wage claim provisions. Changes the statute of limitations with respect to certain minimum wage and wage claim provisions. Makes technical and conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Andrew Ireland (Republican), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-06: First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions (House)
- 2026-01-06: Authored by Representative Ireland (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced House Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1290/versions/HB1290.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)
- HB 1249: Various criminal law matters. (signed)
- HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles. (signed)
- HB 1115: Homeowners association governance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced House Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1290/versions/HB1290.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
- [HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1249-2026)
- [HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1200-2026)
- [HB 1115: Homeowners association governance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1115-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1290-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).