HB1025

County policies.

Final Passage·2/24/26

Indiana HB1025 amends local government residency requirements for deputy prosecuting attorneys and public defenders.

Indiana HB1025 adds a new section to the Indiana Code, specifying that deputy prosecuting attorneys and public defenders may not be subject to a county residency requirement unless it includes all contiguous counties. This change aims to ensure broader availability of legal services across the state. Effective upon passage.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 48–0 · Feb 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

9:30 AM

House Conference Committee for HB 1025 Hearing

Feb 19

8:30 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

History

Feb 25

House

Motion to dissent filed

Feb 25

House

House dissented from Senate amendments

Feb 25

House

House conferees appointed: Zimmerman, Gore