HB1144

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Indiana HB1144 establishes two new superior courts in Hamilton County, effective January 1, 2027.

Indiana HB1144 creates two new superior courts in Hamilton County, bringing the total to nine. The first judges for these new courts, Hamilton superior court No. 8 and Hamilton superior court No. 9, will be elected in the November 2026 general election and will serve a six-year term starting January 1, 2027. The bill also allows the judges of the Hamilton circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint two additional magistrates to serve the Hamilton County courts. Effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

12:00 AM

House Rules and Legislative Procedures Hearing

Apr 24, 2025

5:00 PM

Senate Rules and Legislative Procedure Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

House

Signed by the Governor

May 6, 2025

House

Public Law 224

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate