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IndianaHB 1429Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET

Appraiser statute of limitations.

Sponsored By: Ben Smaltz (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Five-year limit on appraiser lawsuits

The law sets a five-year deadline to file civil claims against licensed or certified real estate appraisers and registered appraisal management companies. The clock runs from the appraisal service date, which is the date on the report or when the work was done under the engagement. It applies to appraisals performed after June 30, 2026. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. This limit does not cover intentional fraud or willful misconduct, and it does not affect licensing or disciplinary actions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ben Smaltz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Aaron Freeman

    Republican • Senate

  • Eric Koch

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Alexander

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Roll Call 153 on HB1429.03.COMS

Yes: 49 • No: 1

House vote • 1/28/2026

Roll Call 111 on HB1429.02.COMH

Yes: 95 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Law 35

    2/24/2026House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    2/24/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/18/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    2/12/2026House

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/12/2026Senate

  6. Returned to the House without amendments

    2/11/2026Senate

  7. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 153: yeas 49, nays 1

    2/10/2026Senate

  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    2/9/2026Senate

  9. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    2/5/2026Senate

  10. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

    2/2/2026Senate

  11. Referred to the Senate

    1/29/2026House

  12. Senate sponsors: Senators Alexander, Koch, Freeman

    1/28/2026House

  13. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 111: yeas 95, nays 0

    1/28/2026House

  14. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/27/2026House

  15. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/22/2026House

  16. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

    1/8/2026House

  17. Authored by Representative Smaltz

    1/8/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled House Bill (H)

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  • House Bill (H)

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  • House Bill (S)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H)

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