Indiana
2026 Regular Session·920 bills·Adjourned March 14, 2026
Track legislation moving through Indiana. Browse 920 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Regular Session, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the U.S. 41 bridge over the Kankakee River the "Corporal Brandon Schreiber Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the U.S. 41 bridge over the Kankakee River the "Corporal Brandon Schreiber Memorial Bridge".
Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the U.S. 41 bridge over the Kankakee River the "Corporal Brandon Schreiber Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the U.S. 41 bridge over the Kankakee River the "Corporal Brandon Schreiber Memorial Bridge".
Recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.
Recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.
Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge”. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge” and the westbound flyover bridge on U.S. Highway 50 in Lawrenceburg the “Thomas G. Denning Memorial Bridge”.
Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge”. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge” and the westbound flyover bridge on U.S. Highway 50 in Lawrenceburg the “Thomas G. Denning Memorial Bridge”.
Memorializing Michael Nance. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Michael David Nance.
Memorializing Michael Nance. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Michael David Nance.
Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
Land use and development. Requires a development that is sited on land: (1) in an area zoned agricultural; and (2) comprised of certain capability classes of soils; to be a permitted use. Extends governmental immunity to a private entity or nonprofit entity that has executed certain agreements under the Indiana brownfields program. Provides that before a qualified data center user may use a specific transaction award certificate issued after June 30, 2026, to purchase qualified data center equipment eligible for the state gross retail tax exemption, the qualified data center user and a local unit that issues after June 30, 2026, a permit authorizing the development, construction, or operation of the qualified data center in the unit shall enter into a written agreement that includes a commitment by the qualified data center user to contribute to the local unit an amount equal to at least 1% of the amount of taxes that are not paid on each purchase of qualified data center equipment that is made: (1) using the specific transaction award certificate; and (2) during the duration of the specific transaction award certificate. For purposes of the statute concerning energy production zones: (1) redesignates the term "electric generation facility" as "electric generation or storage facility"; and (2) provides that the term includes a utility scale battery energy storage system (BESS). Provides that if a planned electric generation or storage facility will include a BESS, the project owner must include in the required statutory notice to the local planning authority: (1) the emergency response plan required under the statute governing the approval of a BESS by the department of homeland security (department); and (2) documentation of the department's approval of the BESS. Makes conforming changes. Allows a plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or county or municipal legislative body (body) to require a person to provide their name and address in writing in order to speak at a public hearing regarding certain matters. Allows the body's presiding officer to give consideration to whether a person is a county resident or has an interest as an owner, lessor, lessee, or life tenant in real property within the county in deciding: (1) the order of speakers; and (2) the amount of time allotted to speakers; at a hearing.
Land use and development. Requires a development that is sited on land: (1) in an area zoned agricultural; and (2) comprised of certain capability classes of soils; to be a permitted use. Extends governmental immunity to a private entity or nonprofit entity that has executed certain agreements under the Indiana brownfields program. Provides that before a qualified data center user may use a specific transaction award certificate issued after June 30, 2026, to purchase qualified data center equipment eligible for the state gross retail tax exemption, the qualified data center user and a local unit that issues after June 30, 2026, a permit authorizing the development, construction, or operation of the qualified data center in the unit shall enter into a written agreement that includes a commitment by the qualified data center user to contribute to the local unit an amount equal to at least 1% of the amount of taxes that are not paid on each purchase of qualified data center equipment that is made: (1) using the specific transaction award certificate; and (2) during the duration of the specific transaction award certificate. For purposes of the statute concerning energy production zones: (1) redesignates the term "electric generation facility" as "electric generation or storage facility"; and (2) provides that the term includes a utility scale battery energy storage system (BESS). Provides that if a planned electric generation or storage facility will include a BESS, the project owner must include in the required statutory notice to the local planning authority: (1) the emergency response plan required under the statute governing the approval of a BESS by the department of homeland security (department); and (2) documentation of the department's approval of the BESS. Makes conforming changes. Allows a plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or county or municipal legislative body (body) to require a person to provide their name and address in writing in order to speak at a public hearing regarding certain matters. Allows the body's presiding officer to give consideration to whether a person is a county resident or has an interest as an owner, lessor, lessee, or life tenant in real property within the county in deciding: (1) the order of speakers; and (2) the amount of time allotted to speakers; at a hearing.
Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled.
Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled.
Honoring Dr. Erica Graham. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Erica Graham for her ongoing efforts to improve Hoosier mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
Honoring Dr. Erica Graham. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Erica Graham for her ongoing efforts to improve Hoosier mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
Unlawful proposition penalties. Provides that at the time of sentencing for a person convicted of making an unlawful proposition the court may require the person to complete a prostitution offender program approved by the court. Requires a person ordered to complete a prostitution offender program to pay a fee.
Unlawful proposition penalties. Provides that at the time of sentencing for a person convicted of making an unlawful proposition the court may require the person to complete a prostitution offender program approved by the court. Requires a person ordered to complete a prostitution offender program to pay a fee.
Township reorganization. Provides that on January 1, 2028, certain townships are dissolved and their powers, duties, offices, and property are transferred to a municipality or county. Requires a township to adopt a resolution not later than June 1, 2026, that designates the municipality or county (designated unit) that will reorganize with the township. Requires the appointment of a joint board consisting of representatives of the township and the designated unit to prepare a plan of reorganization. Provides that a township must reorganize with the county if: (1) the township does not adopt a resolution by June 1, 2026; or (2) the municipality that the township designated in its resolution does not adopt a reorganization plan by December 31, 2026. Provides that if: (1) the designated unit is a municipality; and (2) part of a township is located outside the municipality; the municipality must establish an urban township services district and a rural township services district. Requires the county fiscal body to approve the budget, tax rate, and tax levy imposed by the municipality within the boundaries of the rural township services district. Provides that a designated unit has all of the powers of the government modernization act in reorganizing the township. Amends the government modernization act to require a political subdivision to respond to a resolution that names the political subdivision as a participant in a proposed reorganization. Provides that a township that operates a fire department is not subject to dissolution. Provides that a township does not operate a fire department if the township is a participating unit (not a provider unit) in a fire protection territory (territory) or is within a fire protection district (district). Provides that after a reorganization: (1) the area within the boundaries of the dissolved township remains in the territory or district; and (2) the designated unit succeeds the dissolved township in its role in the territory or district.
Township reorganization. Provides that on January 1, 2028, certain townships are dissolved and their powers, duties, offices, and property are transferred to a municipality or county. Requires a township to adopt a resolution not later than June 1, 2026, that designates the municipality or county (designated unit) that will reorganize with the township. Requires the appointment of a joint board consisting of representatives of the township and the designated unit to prepare a plan of reorganization. Provides that a township must reorganize with the county if: (1) the township does not adopt a resolution by June 1, 2026; or (2) the municipality that the township designated in its resolution does not adopt a reorganization plan by December 31, 2026. Provides that if: (1) the designated unit is a municipality; and (2) part of a township is located outside the municipality; the municipality must establish an urban township services district and a rural township services district. Requires the county fiscal body to approve the budget, tax rate, and tax levy imposed by the municipality within the boundaries of the rural township services district. Provides that a designated unit has all of the powers of the government modernization act in reorganizing the township. Amends the government modernization act to require a political subdivision to respond to a resolution that names the political subdivision as a participant in a proposed reorganization. Provides that a township that operates a fire department is not subject to dissolution. Provides that a township does not operate a fire department if the township is a participating unit (not a provider unit) in a fire protection territory (territory) or is within a fire protection district (district). Provides that after a reorganization: (1) the area within the boundaries of the dissolved township remains in the territory or district; and (2) the designated unit succeeds the dissolved township in its role in the territory or district.
Honoring Representative Karen Engleman. Honoring Representative Karen Engleman.
Honoring Representative Karen Engleman. Honoring Representative Karen Engleman.
Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award. Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award.
Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award. Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award.
Memorializing Nancy Nugent. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Nancy Nugent.
Memorializing Nancy Nugent. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Nancy Nugent.
Recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)
Recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)
Recognizing the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership.
Recognizing the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership.
Congratulating the Brownsburg H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Brownsburg High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 6A state championship title.
Congratulating the Brownsburg H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Brownsburg High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 6A state championship title.
Honoring Nora Callaway. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Nora Callaway.
Congratulating the Cascade H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Cascade High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state championship title.
Congratulating the Cascade H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Cascade High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state championship title.
Real property assessment. Establishes the real property assessment task force (task force) to review issues related to real property assessment in Indiana. Sets forth membership, and requires the task force to issue a report to the general assembly not later than November 1, 2026. Adds representatives with certain categories of expertise to the real property assessment task force.
Real property assessment. Establishes the real property assessment task force (task force) to review issues related to real property assessment in Indiana. Sets forth membership, and requires the task force to issue a report to the general assembly not later than November 1, 2026. Adds representatives with certain categories of expertise to the real property assessment task force.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North. A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating IU Health North on its twentieth anniversary.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North. A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating IU Health North on its twentieth anniversary.
Congratulating Rising Stars of Indiana. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Rising Stars of Indiana.
Congratulating Rising Stars of Indiana. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Rising Stars of Indiana.
Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security. Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.
Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security. Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security.
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".
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".
Foods and beverages on school property. Provides that a public school that participates in a federally funded or assisted meal program: (1) may not serve, sell, or allow a third party vendor to serve or sell a food or beverage that contains certain ingredients on school property on a school day; and (2) shall post any breakfast or lunch menu and ingredients on the school's website. Establishes exceptions.
Foods and beverages on school property. Provides that a public school that participates in a federally funded or assisted meal program: (1) may not serve, sell, or allow a third party vendor to serve or sell a food or beverage that contains certain ingredients on school property on a school day; and (2) shall post any breakfast or lunch menu and ingredients on the school's website. Establishes exceptions.
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".
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".