H.E.A. 1377, P.L. 99-2026 Effective: January 1, 2027 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1377/ … [Read more...] about Straight ticket voting
Civil
Appraiser statute of limitations
H.E.A. 1429, P.L. 35-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Provides with regard to an appraisal or appraisal service performed after June 30, 2026, a civil action against a licensed or certified real estate appraiser or registered appraisal management company must be commenced not later than five years after the appraisal service date. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Appraiser statute of limitations
Housing matters
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 285 on housing matters sponsored by Rep. Zimmerman and Rep. Miller and authored by Sen. Carrasco and Sen. Koch. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to define “gravely disabled” and to provide that a law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds for an emergency detention of the person shall proceed … [Read more...] about Housing matters
Civil Rights Commission
At a prior hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1193 on civil rights commission sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill: On February 18, 2026, the Committee heard the bill for an amend and vote. The Committee amended the bill by consent and the relevant provisions provide the following: The Civil Rights Commission testified in support of … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Commission
Straight ticket voting
At a prior meeting, the Senate Elections Committee heard HB 1377 on straight ticket voting sponsored by Sen. Johnson and authored by Rep. Payne. The bill: The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office and the Knox County Clerk testified in support of the bill. On February 16, 2026, the Committee heard the bill for amend and vote. The Committee amended the bill by c … [Read more...] about Straight ticket voting