Bills & Legislation

Housing matters.

Requires the Indiana housing and community development authority (authority) to establish eligibility criteria for a potential recipient to be included in the authority's application for funding under the federal continuum of care program (program). Requires a recipient of program funding to submit an annual report to the authority. Defines "gravely disabled" for purposes of involuntary commitment. Prohibits an individual from camping, sleeping, or using for long term shelter land owned by the state or a political subdivision, unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. Requires a law enforcement officer who discovers a person unlawfully using land owned by the state or a political subdivision for unlawful camping, sleeping, or long term shelter to determine if there are reasonable grounds for an emergency detention of the person, and, if reasonable grounds exist, to proceed under the emergency detention procedure and not the criminal law. Provides that, if there are not grounds for emergency detention and certain elements are met, a person who knowingly or intentionally uses land owned by the state or a political subdivision for unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long term shelter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Creates a defense to the crime if: (1) no beds are available in a shelter or treatment facility located within five miles; or (2) less than six months have passed since the person was released from a facility to which the person was involuntarily committed. Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Requires: (1) each local law enforcement agency to provide to the state police department the number of arrests made for violations of the prohibition of street camping; and (2) the state police department to provide this information to the authority. Specifies that the bill does not prohibit a policy, program, or order of a political subdivision that encourages a diversion program or encourages or requires providing housing or shelter in lieu of a citation or arrest. Makes technical corrections.

Cyndi CarrascoRepublican

Cannabis regulation.

Permits the use of cannabis by: (1) a person at least 21 years of age; and (2) a person with a serious medical condition as determined by the person's physician. Establishes the adult use cannabis excise tax, and requires a retailer to transfer the tax to the department of state revenue for deposit in the state general fund. Exempts veterans from payment of the sales tax on medical or adult use cannabis. Establishes a cannabis program (program) to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sale of cannabis by holders of a valid permit. Establishes the Indiana cannabis commission (ICC) as a state agency to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, and establishes the ICC advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program. Requires that permit holders take steps to prevent diversion of cannabis to unauthorized persons. Requires that cannabis and cannabis products be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging cannabis in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on cannabis in accordance with rules set forth by the ICC. Establishes a procedure for the expungement of a cannabis related conviction if the act constituting the conviction becomes legal. Makes conforming amendments.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Tax matters.

Provides a real and personal property tax exemption for Indiana nonprofit senior living communities beginning with property taxes that are first due and payable in 2027.

Travis HoldmanRepublican

Organ donation.

Provides that an employee who has worked for an employer for at least a year is entitled to take an unpaid leave of absence for organ donation. Provides that a leave of absence may not exceed 30 working days per calendar year. Requires an eligible employee to provide notice to the employee's employer before taking a leave of absence. Provides that an employer may require an eligible employee to take other leave before using the leave of absence.

Linda RogersRepublican

Public depositories.

Provides that if two or fewer financial institutions that have a branch or principal office in a county or in a county contiguous to the county that is located in Indiana are willing to accept public funds, the board of finance for the county may: (1) treat the financial institutions that are located within the county or a county contiguous to the county that is located in Indiana as if the financial institutions were not located within the county or a county contiguous to the county; and (2) designate certain financial institutions to receive public funds. Makes conforming changes.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Sex with a minor.

Adds the criminal offense of sex with a minor, which is committed when a person who is at least: (1) 24 years of age and who engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is 16 years of age; or (2) 25 years of age and who engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is 16 or 17 years of age. Makes conforming amendments.

Mike BohacekRepublican

Court security.

Establishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency. Creates a civil cause of action against a public agency that fails to remove certain personal information of a protected individual. Repeals current code concerning the supreme court sheriff. Allows the supreme court and the court of appeals to each appoint a court marshal and allows each appointed court marshal to hire deputy court marshals. Requires a court marshal to ensure the safety and security of the court. Requires a supreme court marshal and a court of appeals court marshal to carry out certain responsibilities. Provides that a court marshal is entitled to qualified immunity for acts performed in the course of official duties. Specifies that a court marshal has limited police powers and is required to notify the local law enforcement agency as soon as practicable when a security threat is detected. Allows the marshal appointed by the court of appeals to provide for the safety and security of the tax court.

Scott BaldwinRepublican

Loans from the common school fund.

Reinstates retroactively provisions that apply with regard to an extension of the term of loans or advances from the common school fund for the Gary Community School Corporation, which expired January 1, 2025. Extends the expiration date to January 1, 2028.

Mark SpencerDemocrat

Pharmacist licensure.

Removes an examination requirement for certain pharmacists for license reciprocity. Requires an individual to pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination to be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist. Voids or requires the amendment of certain administrative rules. Makes technical changes.

Brian BuchananRepublican

To allow the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to adjourn and recess separately throughout the Second Regular Session.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to allow the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to adjourn and recess separately throughout the Second Regular Session for periods in excess of three (3) consecutive days as the need, in the judgment of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively, may arise.

Rodric BrayRepublican

Memorializing Corporal Blake Reynolds.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Corporal Blake Reynolds.

Scott AlexanderRepublican

Congratulating the Avon Marching Black and Gold.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Avon Marching Black and Gold.

Brett ClarkRepublican

Congratulating the Fishers Junior H.S. "We the People" team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Fishers Junior High School "We the People" team on winning the 2025 "We the People" middle school title.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern H.S. "We the People" team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern High School "We the People" team on winning the 2025 "We the People" high school state title.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern H.S. girls soccer team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern High School girls soccer team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state championship.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern H.S. boys lacrosse team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Indiana High School Lacrosse Association state championship.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Memorializing Daniel Combs.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Perry Township Trustee Daniel Combs.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Memorializing Michael Nance.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Michael David Nance.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481 on 63 years of lighting Monument Circle.

Eric KochRepublican

Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.

Jean LeisingRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename the rest area at Mile Marker 107 on Interstate 7 the "Master Sergeant Joseph L. McNally Rest Area".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the rest area at Mile Marker 107 on Interstate 70 in Greenfield, Indiana, the "Master Sergeant Joseph L. McNally Rest Area".

Michael CriderRepublican

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hope Academy.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hope Academy.

Cyndi CarrascoRepublican

Honoring Chesterton Large Co-ed Cheer.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Chesterton Large Co-ed Cheer on their State Title.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Recognizing the ILYAC.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

Chris GartenRepublican

Recognizing Indiana 4-H.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana 4-H.

Jean LeisingRepublican

Honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename the portion of U.S. 12 the "Chief Marshal James R. Kautz Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of U.S. 12 between the borders of Michigan and Illinois the "Chief Marshal James R. Kautz Memorial Highway".

Mike BohacekRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-69 North the "Gregg Winters Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of I-69 North beginning at mile marker 233 the "Gregg Winters Memorial Mile".

Scott AlexanderRepublican

Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename Bridge 256-039-00469, located on State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana, the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

Randy MaxwellRepublican

To convene a joint convention of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to receive the Chief Justice's report on the State of the Judiciary.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to convene a joint convention of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to receive the Chief Justice's report on the State of the Judiciary.

Rodric BrayRepublican

To convene a joint convention of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to receive the Governor's message on the State of the State.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to convene a joint convention of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to receive the Governor's message on the State of the State.

Rodric BrayRepublican

Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry.

Blake DoriotRepublican

Recognizing the Donated Dental Services program.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Donated Dental Services program.

Liz BrownRepublican

Eminent domain.

Provides that if a unit of local government (unit) provides forgivable loans, the unit must (as a condition of providing forgivable loans) require that a person operating a business on a property may be entitled to compensation for business losses resulting from a condemnation of the property.

James BuckRepublican

Circuit breaker credit for homesteads.

Limits the year over year increase in property tax liability for homesteads to not more than 4%.

James BuckRepublican

Circuit breaker credits for homesteads.

Authorizes the fiscal body of a county, city, or town (municipality) to reduce its homestead property tax cap. Requires the reduced property tax cap to apply only in determining the net property tax revenue of the municipality that adopted it and not to any other taxing unit within the taxing district. Authorizes a municipality that has adopted a reduced homestead property tax cap to adopt any of the following local option taxes, either singly or in combination, the revenue from which must be used as property tax replacement revenue due to the reduced homestead property tax cap: (1) Local option sales tax. (2) Supplemental local income tax. (3) Supplemental innkeeper's tax. (4) Supplemental food and beverage tax. Makes conforming changes and removes obsolete provisions. Makes an appropriation.

James BuckRepublican

Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.

Incorporates into Indiana's law governing businesses and other associations the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act (Act), as approved and recommended for enactment in all states by the Uniform Law Commission. Specifies that the Act does not limit or replace certain reporting requirements of a health care entity. Provides that not later than one day after filing a pre-merger notification under the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, a person shall file a complete electronic copy of the form required under that act with the attorney general if: (1) the person's principal place of business is in Indiana; or (2) the person conducts a specified level of sales in Indiana with respect to the goods or services involved in the proposed merger transaction. Requires the attorney general to provide a secure means to receive and store materials submitted. Provides that: (1) a form or additional documentary material under the federal act; and (2) other specified information related to the proposed merger transaction; are confidential for purposes of Indiana's public records act and may not be disclosed or made public by the attorney general. Provides an exception to this confidentiality requirement if: (1) the attorney general's disclosure is made pursuant to a protective order issued by an agency, court, or judicial officer in an administrative proceeding or judicial action; and (2) the proposed merger transaction is relevant to the proceeding or action. Authorizes the attorney general to: (1) share information with; and (2) disclose a form or additional documentary material under the federal act to; the attorney general of another state that has enacted the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act or a substantively equivalent act. Requires the attorney general to receive assurance from the attorney general of another state that information shared with the other state will remain confidential. Requires the attorney general to destroy or return all documents submitted with a specified period of time. Requires the attorney general to send a written notice to a person that violates the bill's filing requirement. Allows the attorney general to impose a civil penalty if the violation is not remedied within three days of the notice.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Health care shopping and decision support program.

Requires, beginning January 1, 2028, a health carrier to: (1) implement a shopping and decision support program; and (2) provide incentives for covered individuals in a health plan who elect to receive a comparable health care service from a network provider that is paid less than the average allowed amount paid by the health carrier to network providers for the comparable health care service. Requires, beginning December 1, 2027, a health carrier to make available an interactive member portal that enables a covered individual to request and obtain certain information. Allows a health carrier to make the information available through a toll free telephone number. Sets forth reporting requirements for health carriers and the department of insurance concerning incentive payments made to covered individuals.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Pharmacist treatment by standing order.

Requires the state health commissioner to issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol to allow a pharmacist to test, treat, or prescribe, if specified requirements are met. Provides a pharmacist with civil immunity in the testing, treating, or prescribing unless the pharmacist's actions constitute gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy to adopt rules concerning a pharmacist testing, treating, or prescribing for individuals.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Family and social services administration matters.

Adds the 9-8-8 crisis response center and a mobile crisis team as first responders. Requires certified peers to be trained and certified by the division of mental health and addiction or an approved nationally accredited certification body. Amends the definition of "qualified provider" concerning the Medicaid program. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to limit presumptive eligibility determinations to qualified providers and sets forth requirements. Requires rules to be adopted concerning the implementation and administration of certification requirements for specified entities and amends standards. Allows a home health agency that meets certain conditions to continue to provide services to a Medicaid recipient and receive Medicaid reimbursement while the home health agency's application for Medicare enrollment is pending if the home health agency submitted the application or initiated the enrollment process before April 1, 2026. Changes the name of the division of disability and rehabilitative services to the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services. Repeals the division of aging and moves existing statutes and administrative rules to other locations. Renames the bureau of aging and in-home services to the bureau of better aging (bureau) and designates the bureau to perform certain duties once performed by the division of aging. Eliminates the requirement of a preferred drug list report. Extends the expiration of the micro facility pilot program. Authorizes the legislative services agency to prepare any legislation necessary to conform with the changes made.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Workforce related programs.

Requires a state provider of a workforce related program (state provider) to include the following information in an annual report concerning the workforce related program: (1) The number of participants who participated in another workforce related program after completing the program. (2) The average increase in a participant's wages after the participant's completion of the workplace related program. Requires, not later than November 1, 2026, a state provider to: (1) develop a plan to collect information from participants in a workforce related program for the purpose of monitoring outcomes for the participants; and (2) submit a report describing the plan to the legislative council.

Brian BuchananRepublican

Department of natural resources.

Defines various terms. Amends and removes various definitions. Makes various changes to natural resources commission procedures. Makes various changes to the department of natural resources (department) powers and duties. Removes the hometown Indiana grant program. Amends various boating and wakeboard regulations. Raises the financial threshold for certain actions in a boating accident from $750 to $2,000. Raises the financial threshold for certain actions in an off-road vehicle accident from $750 to $2,500. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users. Provides that various restrictions on landowner liability do not apply to a parcel of land assessed as residential land. Removes the penalty for a person who acts as a hunting guide without a guide license. Allows the division of water to perform certain functions on behalf of the natural resources commission. Requires the natural resources commission to coordinate with the department for purposes of a reporting requirement regarding conservancy districts. Establishes a consolidated chapter for river basin commission administration. Repeals existing, separate chapters for the Maumee River basin commission, the St. Joseph River basin commission, and the Upper Wabash River basin commission. Creates a new chapter for a river basin commission's conversion into a watershed development commission. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Susan GlickRepublican

Health matters.

Amends the definition of "ambulatory outpatient surgical center" to remove the requirement that a surgical procedure is permitted to be performed only by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist who has certain hospital privileges. Prohibits a hospital, debt collector, or other third party from pursuing medical debt collection if the hospital is noncompliant with specified statutes. Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to determine on a semiannual basis whether a hospital is in compliance with the statutes and notify a hospital concerning the state department's compliance determination. Authorizes the attorney general to suspend the authority of a hospital to pursue medical debt collection when the state department has made a final determination that the hospital is noncompliant. Creates an affirmative defense for a debtor if the collection attempt occurred while the hospital was noncompliant. Requires a hospital to provide the state department with 60 days written notice if the hospital plans to: (1) close and permanently terminate all hospital operations; or (2) completely eliminate a service line for longer than 90 days. Allows for a waiver of the notification requirements in specified circumstances.

Justin BuschRepublican

Indiana department of administration.

Allows the Indiana department of administration (department) to implement category management for purchasing and contracting by state agencies. Amends the nomination and appointment process for a state agency's purchasing representative. Requires the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and validation oversight program for contracts entered into by state agencies. Requires state agencies to submit an annual procurement and purchasing plan to the department and the budget agency. Repeals provisions concerning the ability of the Indiana war memorials commission to enter into contracts.

Scott BaldwinRepublican

Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Provides that the state police department is the statewide coordinating agency for counter-UAS activities authorized under federal law. Provides that the bill's provisions apply: (1) if a federal law is enacted that authorizes state or local law enforcement personnel to detect, track, identify, or mitigate a UAS under federal approval, certification, or oversight; and (2) after the governor publishes a notice in the Indiana Register that includes a description of the authorization and identifies the federal statute or program that provides the authorization. Provides that the state police department may designate a law enforcement agency of a political subdivision as a participating agency if the agency satisfies federal requirements for personnel training and operational readiness. Provides that the state police department may designate Indianapolis as a pilot project location due to the concentration of high-risk sites and special event assessment rating events. Provides that mitigation activities may not be performed unless expressly authorized under federal law.

Scott BaldwinRepublican

Midwest continental divide commission.

Makes the following changes to the law regarding the Midwest continental divide commission (commission): (1) Amends the definition of a "land use and zoning plan" (plan) to provide that it is a plan and not an overlay district. (2) Requires the commission to consider any change or variance in zoning to be consistent with the plan that is: (A) inconsistent with the plan; and (B) not more than 1/2 mile from a trail project approved by the commission and the eligible county or city.

David NiezgodskiDemocrat

Various transaction matters.

Provides that certain conditions must be met before a person may sign a sales contract to purchase an interest in a time share unit. Provides that a purchaser has the right to cancel a camping club membership or time share purchase within 14 days after the execution of the sales contract, excluding Sundays and legal holidays (current law is 72 hours). Prohibits a notary public from performing a notarial act for a transaction when the notary public is an: (1) interest holder; or (2) officer, director, manager, or other agent; of a party to the transaction.

Stacey DonatoRepublican

Department of agriculture.

Makes various amendments to the role of supervisors on soil and conservation boards. Removes a requirement that an individual who conducted an inspection of a landfill in a soil and conservation district (district) submit a copy of the report to the division of soil conservation. Provides that a district that fails to provide a copy of each annual financial statement of the district to the soil conservation board by March 31 shall have its funding withheld until the requirements are satisfied. Repeals the Indiana land resource council.

Jean LeisingRepublican