HB 1230 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Professional licensing agency.

Summary

Provides that a state agency must determine if an alleged violator has substantially corrected the violation and notify an alleged violator whether the alleged violator is in substantial compliance with a state rule or state statute not more than 90 days after certain occurrences (current law provides for 30 days). Adds certification language for purposes of renewals. Allows certain boards to assess different fines for individuals and businesses for purposes of disciplinary sanctions. Makes various changes to the following boards: (1) The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners. (2) The committee of hearing aid dealer examiners. (3) The respiratory care committee. Provides that certain persons may not own an interest in an appraisal management company. Repeals the Indiana Code chapter relating to the professional licensing agency's duties and merges the agency's duties in another existing Indiana Code chapter.

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

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Signed Feb 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Bill (S) → House Bill (H) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including the addition of a Senate sponsor and updated dates for committee reports and passage. The text was also updated to indicate that the bill has been engrossed, meaning it has been finalized for printing and transmission to the Governor. These changes are primarily administrative and technical, ensuring the document accurately represents the bill's current status and history.

TIMELINE

Added Senate sponsorship details and specific dates for Senate committee review and favorable report.

Added dates for the bill being read a second and third time in the House, passed, and engrossed.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document title from 'HB 1230' to 'EH 1230' and changed the date from January 15, 2026, to February 13, 2026, to reflect the engrossed version.

Updated the digest header date and version number to reflect the latest legislative actions.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026 · House Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

44–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 49

Feb 17, 2026

D Democratic9

7 Yea 2

77% Yea

R Republican40

37 Yea 3

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 24, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 183: yeas 45, nays 0

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: do pass, adopted

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 85: yeas 95, nays 0

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

lower

4 primary · 0 co-sponsors