HB 1155 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Traffic enforcement.

Summary

Establishes a traffic enforcement on private roads pilot project. Provides that a subdivision: (1) that is subject to governance authority by a homeowners association; (2) that contains at least 1,500 lots; and (3) with at least 15 miles of private road that are owned and maintained by the homeowners association; may establish maximum speed limits and designate intersections at which a vehicle is required to stop. Provides that a law enforcement officer has all police powers necessary to enforce the laws of the state for the regulation and use of vehicles on the private roads within the subdivision governed by the homeowners association. Provides that, with the exception of maximum speed limits and stop signs established by the homeowners association, a law enforcement officer may not enforce other rules or requirements established by the homeowners association. Provides that, with certain requirements, a homeowners association may enter into an agreement with or employ an off duty law enforcement officer. Provides that the pilot program expires July 1, 2028.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

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

MINOR

The bill was updated from a House version to an Engrossed version, reflecting its passage by the Senate and final approval by the House. The text was amended to clarify that homeowners associations can establish both maximum speed limits and designated stop signs on private roads, expanding their regulatory authority. The timeline shows the bill was read, amended, and passed by both chambers, with the effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the authority for homeowners associations to designate intersections where vehicles must stop, in addition to setting speed limits.

REQUIREMENT

Added the ability for homeowners associations to designate intersections requiring vehicles to stop, alongside existing speed limit authority.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that law enforcement officers cannot enforce other association rules except for the newly added stop sign requirements and speed limits.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill status to reflect Senate passage and final engrossment, with the effective date confirmed as July 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Jan 28, 2026

How they voted

31–14

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 49

Feb 19, 2026

D Democratic9

4 Yea 4 Nay 1

44% Nay

R Republican40

27 Yea 10 Nay 3

67% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 363: yeas 69, nays 12

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 203: yeas 31, nays 15

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 141: yeas 81, nays 10

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

lower

Jan 6, 2026

Committee

Reassigned to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

lower

3 primary · 3 co-sponsors