Indiana Legislature 2026

Senate and House approve bill allowing Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties to pursue $500 million project.

Lack of local voter referendum on allowing casino draws objections as bill advances.

Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.

The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill extending state approval for syringe services programs, adding new requirements for local programs and their participants. The bill now needs final Senate approval.

Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana.

Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.

The Indiana Senate voted 48-0 on House Bill 1035, one of the first of the 2026 session to reach the governor. It remained unchanged from the version approved 93-0 by the House in January.

A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools.

Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list.

Four counties would be able to host the casino