All Roll Calls
Yes: 201 • No: 32
IndianaHB 1302Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Various labor and safety matters.
Sponsored By: Jake Teshka (Republican)
Became Law
employmentthe senatepensions and labor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Teens can serve as election workers
Beginning July 1, 2026, qualified 16–17 year olds may work elections. You must be a U.S. citizen, live in the county, have about a 3.0 GPA, get school and parent approval, and finish training. Counties may appoint you as a precinct worker (not inspector), assistant, or to help prepare absentee ballots. You may also serve on an absentee board, count ballots, or be a courier if the county board votes unanimously. When you take the oath, you serve under a contract as an independent contractor.
Stronger mine safety certificates and fees
Beginning July 1, 2026, you must hold the right Indiana certificate to work as a mine foreman, examiner, electrician, shot-firer, hoisting engineer, or belt examiner. Most exams require a 75% to pass; mine electrician requires 80%. Experience rules apply, like four years underground for mine foreman (less with certain degrees), three years for mine examiner, and one year plus training for shot-firer and hoisting engineer. Exams are held quarterly; dates are posted at mines and online at least 30 days ahead, and applications are due 10 days before. The exam fee is $25, and a duplicate certificate costs $5; the board may change fees by rule. A Mine Safety Fund uses fees and assessments to buy and maintain underground rescue equipment. Inexperienced miners must wear orange hard hats until certified, and some out-of-state certificates can be recognized temporarily.
Youth labor rules and fines change
Beginning July 1, 2026, employers no longer register with the state just for hiring five or more minors. The state also stops keeping a public list of youth-hiring employers. New fines apply: small hour or posting issues get a warning, then $50, $75, and $100; serious issues like age or hazardous work get a warning, then $100, $200, and $400. No penalty applies for timing violations of 10 minutes or less. The department sets rules to run the program and may suggest rest breaks. A new Labor Education and Youth Employment Fund uses penalty money to hire inspectors, run the data system, and support education. Inspectors may also provide education and outreach.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jake Teshka
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Blake Doriot
Republican • Senate
Greg Walker
Republican • Senate
Linda Rogers
Republican • Senate
Nick McKinley
Republican • Senate
Randy Maxwell
Republican • Senate
Stacey Donato
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/26/2026
Roll Call 394 on HB1302.04.ENGS.CON01
Yes: 69 • No: 25
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Roll Call 252 on HB1302.04.ENGS
Yes: 40 • No: 7 • Other: 1
House vote • 1/28/2026
Roll Call 126 on HB1302.02.COMH
Yes: 92 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Public Law 91
3/4/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
3/4/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/26/2026HouseHouse concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 394: yeas 69, nays 25
2/26/2026HouseReturned to the House with amendments
2/25/2026SenateMotion to concur filed
2/25/2026HouseSenator Donato added as third sponsor
2/24/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 252: yeas 40, nays 7
2/24/2026SenateSenator McKinley added as cosponsor
2/24/2026SenateSenators Doriot, Maxwell added as cosponsors
2/24/2026SenateSenator Walker G added as second sponsor
2/24/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
2/16/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote
2/16/2026SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/12/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
2/2/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate sponsor: Senator Rogers
1/28/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 126: yeas 92, nays 0
1/28/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/27/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/22/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Teshka
1/6/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
1/6/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed House Bill (H)
Enrolled House Bill (H)
House Bill (S)
Introduced House Bill (H)