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passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SR 46: Honoring Diane Masariu Carter.

This bill (SR 46) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Diane Masariu Carter. It formally recognizes her contributions but does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution has no direct effect on legislation or the public, as it solely serves to express appreciation through a formal Senate gesture. It was introduced and adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2026.

Shelli Yoder (D) · 49 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 161: Education matters.

Requires the Indiana department of education to elect to participate as a covered state in the federal tax credit scholarship program for elementary and secondary education under Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code (enacted in Public Law 119-21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025). Makes conforming changes to the school scholarship tax credit in current law. Requires the governor and the department of workforce development, in consultation with the commission for higher education, to: (1) establish a process to identify eligible workforce training programs; (2) establish a process for institutions and programs to apply for recognition as an eligible workforce training program; (3) coordinate certain workforce training matters; and (4) require eligible workforce training programs to provide certain datasets to the department. Provides that the department of workforce development must maintain alignment with federal rules governing workforce Pell grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 251: OWI penalties.

Provides that if a person has one prior OWI conviction, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 10 days or perform community service, and if a person has two prior OWI convictions, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 20 days or perform community service. Provides that a person receives good time credit while serving a sentence imposed under this statute (under current law, a person does not receive good time credit).Provides that this statute does not increase the maximum sentence for the offense as provided by either IC 35-50-2 or IC 35-50-3. Specifies that "vehicle", for purposes of the crime of operating while intoxicated, includes a watercraft, and repeals the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. Provides that an initial hearing may be waived and allows a person to apply for a specialized driving privilege after an initial hearing. Adds operating while intoxicated due to use of a controlled substance to the habitual traffic violator statute. Authorizes the use of a roadside chemical test under certain circumstances. Specifies that ignition interlock devices may only be used when the underlying offense is operating while intoxicated resulting from the use of alcohol. Makes certain provisions concerning pretrial administrative suspension of driving privileges discretionary with the court.Provides that the budget director shall review and determine before December 31, 2026, whether federal highway administration funding to the state will or will not be reduced due to the amendment of provisions concerning administrative suspension of driving privileges. Requires the budget director to notify the budget committee of the determination and those provisions may not be implemented until after budget committee review. Makes conforming amendments.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 281: Income tax credits.

Requires the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to commit $35,000,000 in redevelopment tax credits each state fiscal year among development authorities, qualified nonprofit organizations, and certain local economic development organizations that may be granted to taxpayers for qualified investments. Provides that the IEDC and an operating partner shall administer the federal Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site program in Indiana. Requires that $15,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the IEDC's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Amends the venture capital investment tax credit (tax credit) to specify: (1) that certain investment policies of funds that qualify as a "qualified Indiana investment fund" apply only to investable capital, excluding management fees, legal fees, and other expenses incurred in the operation of the fund; (2) that a taxpayer is not prevented from combining individual tax credits of less than $10,000 for assignment; and (3) qualified business eligibility. Provides that if a Level 2 certified technology park (park): (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a qualified military base enhancement area; the park shall become a Level 3 park and may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000 until July 1, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Indiana · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1251: Emergency ambulance services.

Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana. Specifies that the provision of emergency medical services is an essential purpose of political subdivisions. Requires the county commissioners of each county to: (1) identify areas that are unserved by emergency ambulance services; and (2) provide emergency ambulance services to those areas by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit provider of emergency ambulance services, or by any other available means. Allows a governing body to opt out of the requirement to provide emergency ambulance services to unserved areas in certain cases. Provides that a county governing body that opts out of the provision of emergency ambulance services is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from a lack of emergency ambulance services in an area of the county.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 69: 1977 pension and disability fund.

Increases the lump sum death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a 1977 fund member. Provides that a 1977 fund member may extend their deferred retirement option plan (DROP) retirement date up to 60 months after the member entered the DROP. Makes conforming changes.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 10: State employee retirement benefits.

Requires the state to make contributions after December 31, 2026, that match, dollar for dollar, each state employee's deferred compensation contributions, not to exceed $28 per paycheck. Specifies limitations on state contributions, including the availability of biennial appropriations. Allows in certain circumstances the budget agency to suspend contributions, resume contributions, and make contributions that were missed due to suspension. Specifies a process by which portions of the funding sources for the retirement medical benefits account must be transferred to the state comptroller for the purpose of making matching contributions. Provides as a default rule that after December 31, 2026, each participant's membership in the retirement medical benefits account is terminated, participant subaccounts are forfeited, and subaccount amounts must be transferred to the state general fund. Specifies exceptions. Requires the state comptroller to transfer certain amounts from the state general fund to each participant's defined contribution plan. Specifies a time frame within which a participant in the retirement medical benefits account may elect to remain a participant. Establishes the 2027 retiree health benefit trust. Provides that the retiree health benefit trust fund will be terminated when certain conditions are met. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on pension management oversight.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Indiana · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SCR 22: Recognizing the ILYAC.

SCR 22 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (ILYAC). It does not create new laws or policies, but formally acknowledges the work of this youth council, which advises the legislature on issues affecting young Hoosiers. The resolution was introduced by Senators Garten, Bray, and Yoder, passed unanimously by voice vote in both chambers, and serves only as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action, as it has no binding effect on state operations or funding.

passed both · Indiana · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SCR 10: Memorializing Corporal Blake Reynolds.

SCR 10 is a symbolic concurrent resolution honoring Corporal Blake Reynolds, a military service member who died in service. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups, as it is a ceremonial memorial. The resolution expresses the legislature's respect through formal recognition, with no concrete policy changes or implementation mechanisms. This type of resolution is standard practice for commemorating fallen service members.

passed both · Indiana · House Feb 11, 2026

HCR 14: Recognizing the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and for achieving an undefeated season.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and for achieving an undefeated season.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 35: Congratulating the Whiteland Community High School Girls Wrestling Team.

This bill (HR 35) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Whiteland Community High School Girls Wrestling Team for their achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies; it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution was introduced by Representative Davis and passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. As a procedural measure, it has no binding effect on government actions or programs.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 24: Honoring Representative Sue Errington.

HR 24 is a procedural resolution honoring Representative Sue Errington for her service. It formally recognizes her contributions through a resolution adopted by the legislature on February 10, 2026, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding requirements or financial implications.