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
Constitutional amendment concerning bail. Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.
Constitutional amendment concerning bail. Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.
Honoring the 190th anniversary of the incorporation of Michigan City, Indiana. Honoring the 190th anniversary of the incorporation of Michigan City, Indiana.
Honoring the 190th anniversary of the incorporation of Michigan City, Indiana. Honoring the 190th anniversary of the incorporation of Michigan City, Indiana.
Congratulating Marian University on its 175th anniversary. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Marian University on its 175th anniversary.
Congratulating Marian University on its 175th anniversary. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Marian University on its 175th anniversary.
Honoring the 425th Personnel Service Company. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the work of the 425th Personnel Service Company.
Honoring the 425th Personnel Service Company. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the work of the 425th Personnel Service Company.
Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc. Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc. Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
Memorializing Dr. Gerardo Gomez. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Dr. Gerardo Gomez.
Memorializing Dr. Gerardo Gomez. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Dr. Gerardo Gomez.
Recognizing the sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.
Recognizing the sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.
Regulation of hemp. Defines "THC" for purposes of Indiana alcohol and tobacco law. Expands certain crimes concerning alcohol and tobacco, including crimes regarding possession by minors and sales to minors, to include products containing THC. Provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products chapter is a deceptive act. Provides that the offense of aiding unlawful possession includes unlawful possession of a product containing THC. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) shall conduct random inspections of locations where products containing THC are sold. Allows law enforcement officers to engage minors who are at least 16 years of age to purchase THC products as part of a law enforcement action. Enacts provisions regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transportation of hemp derived cannabinoid products (hemp derived cannabinoid products law). Requires the commission to enforce and administer the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Provides for issuance of: (1) manufacturer permits; (2) distributor permits; (3) retail permits; and (4) carrier permits; for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Prohibits the sale of hemp derived cannabinoid products online or by delivery. Provides that a person issued a manufacturer permit may manufacture hemp derived cannabinoid products only in Indiana. Imposes packaging and labeling requirements for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Requires testing of hemp derived cannabinoid products and provides that the commission may spot test hemp derived cannabinoid products for compliance with the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Specifies circumstances under which a hemp derived cannabinoid product shall be treated as if it is marijuana. Creates the hemp derived cannabinoid products fund and specifies purposes for which money in the fund shall be used. Imposes restrictions on advertising of hemp derived cannabinoid products. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of the hemp derived cannabinoid products law, and provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products law is a deceptive act for purposes of Indiana law regarding deceptive consumer sales. Provides that for purposes of Indiana motor vehicle law: (1) "intoxicated" includes being under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol; and (2) "schedule I drug" includes marijuana, hemp, and tetrahydrocannabinol. Provides that the state seed commissioner (commissioner) may issue hemp grower's licenses and hemp handler's licenses, and specifies licensure requirements and duties of licensees. Provides that the commissioner: (1) shall share information with the state police department regarding the commissioner's licensure of hemp growers and handlers; and (2) shall report specified information to the United States Secretary of Agriculture. Provides that Indiana's hemp growing programs may not operate above federal restrictions or limitations. Repeals chapters regarding: (1) distribution of low THC hemp extract; and (2) sale of low THC hemp extract. Provides that a retail establishment in which tobacco products and products containing THC (rather than tobacco products alone, under current law) account for 85% of the establishment's gross sales may not allow an individual under 21 years of age to enter the establishment. Adds federal definitions of certain hemp terms to the Indiana criminal code. Modifies definitions of "marijuana" and "smokable hemp" for purposes of the Indiana criminal code. Removes references to "delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol" and "low THC hemp extract" in certain crimes. Provides that nothing in Indiana: (1) alcohol and tobacco law; or (2) agriculture law; may be construed under the "inclusio unius, exclusio alterius" canon of construction as legalizing marijuana. Specifies situations in which a product shall be treated as if it is marijuana. Makes an appropriation.
Regulation of hemp. Defines "THC" for purposes of Indiana alcohol and tobacco law. Expands certain crimes concerning alcohol and tobacco, including crimes regarding possession by minors and sales to minors, to include products containing THC. Provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products chapter is a deceptive act. Provides that the offense of aiding unlawful possession includes unlawful possession of a product containing THC. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) shall conduct random inspections of locations where products containing THC are sold. Allows law enforcement officers to engage minors who are at least 16 years of age to purchase THC products as part of a law enforcement action. Enacts provisions regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transportation of hemp derived cannabinoid products (hemp derived cannabinoid products law). Requires the commission to enforce and administer the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Provides for issuance of: (1) manufacturer permits; (2) distributor permits; (3) retail permits; and (4) carrier permits; for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Prohibits the sale of hemp derived cannabinoid products online or by delivery. Provides that a person issued a manufacturer permit may manufacture hemp derived cannabinoid products only in Indiana. Imposes packaging and labeling requirements for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Requires testing of hemp derived cannabinoid products and provides that the commission may spot test hemp derived cannabinoid products for compliance with the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Specifies circumstances under which a hemp derived cannabinoid product shall be treated as if it is marijuana. Creates the hemp derived cannabinoid products fund and specifies purposes for which money in the fund shall be used. Imposes restrictions on advertising of hemp derived cannabinoid products. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of the hemp derived cannabinoid products law, and provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products law is a deceptive act for purposes of Indiana law regarding deceptive consumer sales. Provides that for purposes of Indiana motor vehicle law: (1) "intoxicated" includes being under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol; and (2) "schedule I drug" includes marijuana, hemp, and tetrahydrocannabinol. Provides that the state seed commissioner (commissioner) may issue hemp grower's licenses and hemp handler's licenses, and specifies licensure requirements and duties of licensees. Provides that the commissioner: (1) shall share information with the state police department regarding the commissioner's licensure of hemp growers and handlers; and (2) shall report specified information to the United States Secretary of Agriculture. Provides that Indiana's hemp growing programs may not operate above federal restrictions or limitations. Repeals chapters regarding: (1) distribution of low THC hemp extract; and (2) sale of low THC hemp extract. Provides that a retail establishment in which tobacco products and products containing THC (rather than tobacco products alone, under current law) account for 85% of the establishment's gross sales may not allow an individual under 21 years of age to enter the establishment. Adds federal definitions of certain hemp terms to the Indiana criminal code. Modifies definitions of "marijuana" and "smokable hemp" for purposes of the Indiana criminal code. Removes references to "delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol" and "low THC hemp extract" in certain crimes. Provides that nothing in Indiana: (1) alcohol and tobacco law; or (2) agriculture law; may be construed under the "inclusio unius, exclusio alterius" canon of construction as legalizing marijuana. Specifies situations in which a product shall be treated as if it is marijuana. Makes an appropriation.
Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Congratulating the Trinity Lutheran High School girls volleyball team. Congratulating the Trinity Lutheran High School girls volleyball team.
Congratulating the Trinity Lutheran High School girls volleyball team. Congratulating the Trinity Lutheran High School girls volleyball team.
Honoring the LaPorte County Fair. Honoring the LaPorte County Fair.
Honoring the LaPorte County Fair. Honoring the LaPorte County Fair.
Honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.
Honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.
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.
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.
Causes of action and damages. Establishes a tort reform commission. Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance.
Causes of action and damages. Establishes a tort reform commission. Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance.
Code publication. Addresses unresolved amend-repeal conflicts created during the 2025 legislative session. Repeals and relocates the following chapters for organization of defined terms by alphabetical order and to provide for future expansion of those chapters: (1) IC 8-23-1, the Indiana department of transportation law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 8-23-1.1. (2) IC 12-7-2, the human services law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 12-7-2.1. (3) IC 31-9-2, the family law and juvenile law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 31-9-2.1. Makes conforming cross-reference updates. Makes no substantive change to law. Resolves technical conflicts between SB 80-2025 and HB 1088-2025 (the annual Technical Corrections bill) and makes a technical correction. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the code revision committee.)
Code publication. Addresses unresolved amend-repeal conflicts created during the 2025 legislative session. Repeals and relocates the following chapters for organization of defined terms by alphabetical order and to provide for future expansion of those chapters: (1) IC 8-23-1, the Indiana department of transportation law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 8-23-1.1. (2) IC 12-7-2, the human services law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 12-7-2.1. (3) IC 31-9-2, the family law and juvenile law definitions chapter, which is relocated to a new IC 31-9-2.1. Makes conforming cross-reference updates. Makes no substantive change to law. Resolves technical conflicts between SB 80-2025 and HB 1088-2025 (the annual Technical Corrections bill) and makes a technical correction. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the code revision committee.)
Recognizing the South Putnam H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the South Putnam High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 1A state championship title.
Recognizing the South Putnam H.S. football team. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the South Putnam High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 1A state championship title.
Battery against school and healthcare employees. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.
Battery against school and healthcare employees. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.
Regulation of stablecoin. Prohibits a permitted payment stablecoin issuer or foreign payment stablecoin issuer from: (1) paying interest or any other type of yield; or (2) providing any other economic benefit; to a person in connection with the person's holding, use, or retention of a payment stablecoin. Provides that: (1) a payment stablecoin may be issued in Indiana only by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer; and (2) beginning July 1, 2028, subject to specified exceptions, a digital asset service provider may not offer or sell a payment stablecoin in Indiana that is not issued by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer. Requires the department of financial institutions (department) to: (1) administer licensure of persons to act as payment stablecoin issuers; and (2) regulate and supervise licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Establishes requirements for licensure as a payment stablecoin issuer and a process by which an applicant for licensure may appeal denial of the applicant's application. Imposes reporting requirements for licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies powers of the department in regulating and supervising licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for priority of claims in an insolvency action regarding a licensed payment stablecoin issuer.
Regulation of stablecoin. Prohibits a permitted payment stablecoin issuer or foreign payment stablecoin issuer from: (1) paying interest or any other type of yield; or (2) providing any other economic benefit; to a person in connection with the person's holding, use, or retention of a payment stablecoin. Provides that: (1) a payment stablecoin may be issued in Indiana only by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer; and (2) beginning July 1, 2028, subject to specified exceptions, a digital asset service provider may not offer or sell a payment stablecoin in Indiana that is not issued by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer. Requires the department of financial institutions (department) to: (1) administer licensure of persons to act as payment stablecoin issuers; and (2) regulate and supervise licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Establishes requirements for licensure as a payment stablecoin issuer and a process by which an applicant for licensure may appeal denial of the applicant's application. Imposes reporting requirements for licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies powers of the department in regulating and supervising licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for priority of claims in an insolvency action regarding a licensed payment stablecoin issuer.
Honoring Sgt. Bill Spalding upon his retirement. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Bill Spalding upon his retirement.
Honoring Sgt. Bill Spalding upon his retirement. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Bill Spalding upon his retirement.
Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials to the appropriate study committee.
Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials to the appropriate study committee.
Honoring Coach James Blackmon. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Coach James Blackmon, Sr. upon his retirement.
Honoring Coach James Blackmon. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Coach James Blackmon, Sr. upon his retirement.
Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security. A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security.
Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security. A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security.
Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month. Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.
Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month. Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.
Honoring Special Olympics Indiana and the 20,000 Hoosier athletes it serves. Honoring Special Olympics Indiana and the 20,000 Hoosier athletes it serves.
Honoring Special Olympics Indiana and the 20,000 Hoosier athletes it serves. Honoring Special Olympics Indiana and the 20,000 Hoosier athletes it serves.
Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Terry Frye.
Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Terry Frye.