HB 1052 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Various administrative law matters.

Summary

Adds conditions for which the horse racing commission (HRC) may revoke or suspend a license or deny a license application. Adds a reference to wagering on horse racing in a provision prohibiting certain individuals from wagering at a licensed facility. Provides that appeals of certain decisions of the HRC may be appealed to the office of administrative law proceedings. Adds sports wagering certificate holders to the voluntary exclusion program. Defines and establishes civil penalties for conducting a "sweepstakes game". Allows the holder of a beer wholesaler's permit to possess, transport, sell, and deliver beer to a food manufacturer that is registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of adding or integrating the beer into a product or recipe. Provides that a wine retailer whose wine sales represent at least 60% of the annual gross income from the premises may allow customers to obtain sealed bottles of wine by self-service for consumption off the licensed premises. Allows the holder of a temporary wine permit to purchase, receive, and sell mixed beverages. Establishes requirements for the wholesale sale and distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Adds additional information an applicant must provide to the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) when applying for a tobacco sales certificate. Provides for the suspension of a certificate if the certificate holder's employees violate employee identification requirements three or more times in one year. Allows the commission to issue to the city of Gary not more than 10 new three-way permits. Allows the commission to issue: (1) a beer dealer's permit, wine dealer's permit, and liquor dealer's permit to a drug store operated in the city of Westfield; and (2) a beer dealer's permit and wine dealer's permit to a convenience store operated in the town of Sellersburg. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Dec 5, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Bill (H) → House Bill (S) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to reflect Senate action, updating the bill number from HB 1052 to EH 1052 and changing the effective date from January 27, 2026, to February 13, 2026. The digest was updated to include a new citation for IC 4-32.3 and revised the summary of changes to clarify permit issuance rules for specific stores in Westfield and Sellersburg.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on administrative law, alcohol licensing, and tobacco regulation, but the specific details regarding permit issuance for drug stores and convenience stores were clarified in the digest.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 1052 to EH 1052 to indicate it has been engrossed and passed by the Senate.

TIMELINE

The date associated with the bill text was updated from January 27, 2026, to February 13, 2026, reflecting the Senate's final action.

REQUIREMENT

The digest was updated to add a citation for IC 4-32.3 and refine the description of permit issuance, specifying that beer, wine, and liquor permits go to a drug store in Westfield, while beer and wine permits go to a convenience store in Sellersburg.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026 · House Feb 2, 2026

How they voted

36–8

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 49

Feb 17, 2026

D Democratic9

7 Yea 2

77% Yea

R Republican40

29 Yea 8 Nay 3

72% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 12, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 398: yeas 68, nays 21

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 304: yeas 46, nays 4

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Introduced

House dissented from Senate amendments

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 177: yeas 37, nays 8

upper

Feb 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Amendment #2 (Walker K) prevailed; voice vote

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 190: yeas 86, nays 12

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Amended

Amendment #6 (Burton) failed; Roll Call 155: yeas 34, nays 54

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Amendment #4 (Manning) prevailed; voice vote

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

lower

2 primary · 3 co-sponsors