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IndianaSB 160Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)Senate

Public safety.

Sponsored By: Spencer Deery (Republican)

Signed by Governor

corrections and criminal lawthe housecourts and criminal code

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Harsher sentences for masked crimes

Beginning July 1, 2026, wearing a mask during a crime counts against the offender at sentencing. The law defines a mask as a face covering or device used to hide the person’s identity. Judges can weigh this as an aggravating factor and give a tougher sentence.

New crime for malicious littering

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a Class A misdemeanor to leave refuse on someone else’s property to make them or their guests fear for their safety. This targets intimidation by littering that is meant to scare the owner, occupant, invitee, or a closely associated family member. The law also says “refuse” uses the same meaning as in Indiana’s littering law (IC 35-45-3-2(b)).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Spencer Deery

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brett Clark

    Republican • Senate

  • Danny Lopez

    Republican • House

  • Scott Baldwin

    Republican • Senate

  • Tim Yocum

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 212 • No: 61

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Roll Call 276 on SB0160.04.COMH.CON01

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 2/17/2026

Roll Call 265 on SB0160.04.COMH

Yes: 88 • No: 2 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/16/2026

Roll Call 242 on SB0160.04.COMH.AMH001

Yes: 33 • No: 59 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 1/22/2026

Roll Call 51 on SB0160.03.ENGS

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/5/2026Senate

  2. Public Law 112

    3/5/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/27/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/27/2026Senate

  5. Signed by the Speaker

    2/27/2026House

  6. Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 276: yeas 46, nays 0

    2/25/2026Senate

  7. Motion to concur filed

    2/20/2026Senate

  8. Returned to the Senate with amendments

    2/18/2026House

  9. Representative Yocum added as cosponsor

    2/17/2026House

  10. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 265: yeas 88, nays 2

    2/17/2026House

  11. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    2/16/2026House

  12. Amendment #1 (Pierce M) failed; Roll Call 242: yeas 33, nays 59

    2/16/2026House

  13. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    2/12/2026House

  14. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

    1/28/2026House

  15. Referred to the House

    1/23/2026Senate

  16. House sponsor: Representative Lopez

    1/22/2026Senate

  17. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 51: yeas 45, nays 0

    1/22/2026Senate

  18. Senator Baldwin added as third author

    1/22/2026Senate

  19. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

    1/20/2026Senate

  20. Amendment #1 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote

    1/20/2026Senate

  21. Senator Clark added as second author

    1/14/2026Senate

  22. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/13/2026Senate

  23. First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

    1/5/2026Senate

  24. Authored by Senator Deery

    1/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed Senate Bill (H)

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  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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  • Senate Bill (S)

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