HB1381

Removal of city or town fiscal officer.

Chamber Passed·1/29/26

Allows city or town legislative bodies to petition for removal of fiscal officers for violations.

Indiana HB1381 amends the state code to allow the legislative body of a city or town to petition a court to remove a fiscal officer for violations such as charging illegal fees, neglecting duties, or failing to be present in the office. The bill specifies that a fiscal officer may not be removed for absence due to serious illness or military service. The legislative body must hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution to initiate the removal process. The fiscal officer can defend against removal if their absence was due to serious illness or military service. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Jan 29
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House - Third reading

96 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 20

8:30 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Feb 2

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

Jan 29

House

Referred to the Senate

Jan 28

House

Senate sponsor: Senator Glick