This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2026 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of selected bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law. Civil Housing matters (S.E.A. 285, P.L. 138-2026) Regulation and investment of cryptocurrency (H.E.A 1042, P.L. 49-2026) Civil rights commission (H.E.A. 1193, P.L. … [Read more...] about 2026 Legislative Session Digest
Criminal
Bail procedures
S.E.A. 2, P.L. 64-2026 Effective: January 1, 2027 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/2/ … [Read more...] about Bail procedures
Constitutional amendment ballot language (see also S.J.R. 1-2026)
S.E.A. 3, P.L. 4-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning bail which states: Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot language (see also S.J.R. 1-2026)
Victim impact statements
S.E.A. 9, P.L. 66-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Requires a defendant to be present in the courtroom while a victim makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence, unless the defendant presents a safety risk or causes a significant disruption. Provides that if a defendant fails to appear at sentencing and is later taken into custody, the court may hold a hearing to … [Read more...] about Victim impact statements
Immigration matters
S.E.A. 76, P.L. 106-2026 Effective: § 8 and 9 - July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/76/ … [Read more...] about Immigration matters