Accomplishments from the 2026 IN legislative session

The General Assembly recently concluded the 2026 legislative session. House Republicans focused on lowering costs for Hoosiers and reducing government bureaucracy. Our priority bills passed as well as new laws to expand child care access, cut taxes for working Hoosiers and strengthen social media protections.

Below are the House Republican agenda items that advanced the legislature this year and have either been signed into law by the governor or await his signature to become law:

• Expands Indiana’s housing supply and drives down costs of home ownership by rolling back costly regulations that impede development (House Enrolled Act 1001);

• Prioritizes energy affordability by adding performance-based accountability to ensure utilities are hitting targets aimed at reducing costs and increasing reliability (House Enrolled Act 1002);

• Reduces government by combining, eliminating or streamlining dozens of redundant or inactive boards and commissions (House Enrolled Act 1003); and

• Cuts red tape in education by eliminating unnecessary rules and regulations, freeing up resources and giving K-12 schools more flexibility to focus on educating our kids (House Enrolled Act 1004).

Other new laws that are wins for Hoosiers include legislation that:• Expands the state’s employer child care tax credit for businesses that offer child care options to employees to increase access to child care (House Enrolled Act 1177);

• Aligns with President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill to deliver tax cuts for hardworking Hoosiers. Under the law, Hoosiers can deduct qualifying tips and overtime pay from their state taxable income for 2026 (Senate Enrolled Act 243);

• Protects Hoosier youth from the harmful effects of social media by establishing safeguards for adolescents on social media like requiring parental consent, giving parents the ability to better monitor social media activity and restricting certain addictive or harmful features (House Enrolled Act 1408); and

• Provides more robust property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans (House Enrolled Act 1210).

To learn more about these new laws and others signed by the governor, click here.

I’m honored to serve as your state representative and your voice at the Statehouse. While session has ended, I remain committed to serving you and Hoosiers across District 42. Don’t hesitate to contact my office if you need help with a state agency or to share comments, concerns or questions. My office can be reached at in.gov/h42 or 317-232-9986.

In this episode of Around the House, Indiana House Republicans spotlight a provision in House Enrolled Act 1210 to expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans and their families. Learn more as we discuss this effort that is projected to provide millions of dollars in additional savings for veterans.

Trump Accounts are a new type of investment account aimed to support children and grow financially to prepare them for college, career readiness or even a down payment on a house. Learn more about these accounts, eligibility and how Hoosier children can benefit starting this year!