SB 226 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana department of administration.

Summary

Allows the Indiana department of administration (department) to implement category management for purchasing and contracting by state agencies. Amends the nomination and appointment process for a state agency's purchasing representative. Requires the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and validation oversight program for contracts entered into by state agencies. Requires state agencies to submit an annual procurement and purchasing plan to the department and the budget agency. Repeals provisions concerning the ability of the Indiana war memorials commission to enter into contracts.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

Senate Bill (H) → Senate Bill (S) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a specific exemption for the Indiana Department of Transportation (DOT), preventing the new purchasing rules from applying to contracts for highway, street, road, or bridge construction, repair, or maintenance. Additionally, the bill's legislative history was updated to reflect its progression through the House and its final engrossment in February 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by creating an exception for the Indiana Department of Transportation regarding construction and maintenance contracts.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection (h) explicitly stating that the bill's purchasing requirements do not apply to DOT contracts for construction, repair, or maintenance of highways, streets, roads, or bridges.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill's effective date and legislative history to reflect amendments made on February 9, 2026, changing the bill status from Senate Bill to Engrossed Senate Bill.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · House Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

44–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 48

Jan 27, 2026

D Democratic9

8 Yea 1

88% Yea

R Republican39

36 Yea 3

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 5, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Feb 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 305: yeas 49, nays 1

upper

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 255: yeas 91, nays 0

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Amended

Amendment #1 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 239: yeas 33, nays 54

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 112: yeas 45, nays 0

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: do pass, adopted

upper

3 primary · 1 co-sponsor