Carey Hamilton
DemocraticIncumbent
- Work
- Nearly three decades in the environmental field, including nine years as executive director of the Indiana Recycling Coalition [3]
Democrat Carey Hamilton of Indianapolis has represented House District 87 since 2016 and is the House Democratic Caucus Chair, according to her caucus biography [3].
Hamilton's background
- First elected to the Indiana House in 2016 [3].
- Has worked nearly three decades in the environmental field, including nine years as executive director of the Indiana Recycling Coalition and as a program manager at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management [3].
- Founded the bipartisan Indiana Legislative Trails Caucus in 2020 [3].
How Hamilton got on the ballot
What we could not find about Hamilton
- No opponent is on the ballot, so no candidate forum or questionnaire was expected; no 2026 campaign platform was reviewed.
Hamilton's record in office
Indiana House record, District 87 (2023-2026) · compiled from the official record, Oct. 12-13, 2026
- Authored
- 24
- 2 became law
- Co-authored
- 46
- 7 became law
- Co-sponsored
- 20
- 16 became law
Committees, 2026 session
- Roads and Transportation
- Statutory Committee on Ethics
- Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
- Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, Interim Study Committee on (House Minority Member)
- Legislative Council (House Minority Member)
- Legislative Council, Space Utilization Subcommittee (House Minority Member)
Floor votes
- 2023: Yes 412, No 63, Excused 14, Not voting 2
- 2024: Yes 263, No 47
- 2025: Yes 392, No 87, Excused 26, Not voting 5
- 2026: Yes 298, No 66, Excused 6, Not voting 7
How Hamilton voted on 37 selected bills
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2023 · third reading · 02/23/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 66 to 29 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2023 · conference committee report · 04/28/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 70 to 27 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1024: Public works projects.
2023 · third reading · 02/21/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 52 to 39 · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee) · roll call
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HB 1420: Electric transmission facilities.
2023 · third reading · 02/20/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 59 to 39 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1420: Electric transmission facilities.
2023 · concurrence · 04/20/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 55 to 39 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2023 · third reading · 02/21/2023
Voted yes · the chamber voted 53 to 40 · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee) · roll call
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SB 451: Carbon sequestration pilot project.
2023 · third reading · 03/21/2023
Voted yes · the chamber voted 73 to 22 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2023 · third reading · 04/17/2023
Voted no · the chamber voted 63 to 36 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1135: Cosmetology apprenticeships.
2024 · third reading · 01/31/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 74 to 22 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1135: Cosmetology apprenticeships.
2024 · concurrence · 03/05/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 66 to 27 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1162: Bureau of motor vehicles.
2024 · third reading · 02/05/2024
Voted yes · the chamber voted 88 to 9 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1162: Bureau of motor vehicles.
2024 · conference committee report · 03/08/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 69 to 29 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1284: Deposit account agreements.
2024 · third reading · 01/30/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 91 to 4 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1284: Deposit account agreements.
2024 · concurrence · 02/28/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 66 to 20 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1338: Security of property and meeting decorum.
2024 · third reading · 01/22/2024
Voted yes · the chamber voted 77 to 19 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1338: Security of property and meeting decorum.
2024 · concurrence · 03/06/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 58 to 36 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1376: School controlled project referendum.
2024 · third reading · 02/01/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 51 to 44 · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee) · roll call
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2024 · third reading · 03/04/2024
Voted yes · the chamber voted 98 to undefined · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2024 · conference committee report · 03/08/2024
Voted no · the chamber voted 57 to 39 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2025 · third reading · 02/20/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 66 to 28 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2025 · conference committee report · 04/25/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 66 to 27 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1174: Charges for supervised loans.
2025 · third reading · 02/17/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 51 to 46 · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee) · roll call
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2025 · third reading · 02/17/2025
Voted yes · the chamber voted 90 to 6 · passed both chambers in some form; final version not enacted · roll call
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2025 · conference committee report · 04/24/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 68 to 23 · passed both chambers in some form; final version not enacted · roll call
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SB 1: Local government finance.
2025 · third reading · 04/10/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 65 to 29 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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SB 197: Various property matters.
2025 · third reading · 04/14/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 52 to 40 · passed both chambers in some form; final version not enacted · roll call
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2025 · third reading · 03/31/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 54 to 40 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2026 · third reading · 12/05/2025
Voted no · the chamber voted 57 to 41 · passed the House; defeated on third reading in the Senate · roll call
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2026 · third reading · 02/02/2026
Voted yes · the chamber voted 67 to 30 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2026 · conference committee report · 02/27/2026
Voted yes · the chamber voted 56 to 37 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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2026 · third reading · 01/28/2026
Voted no · the chamber voted 48 to 47 · defeated on third reading in the House · roll call
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HB 1122: License plates for former state legislators.
2026 · third reading · 02/02/2026
Voted yes · the chamber voted 63 to 15 · passed the House; defeated on third reading in the Senate · roll call
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HB 1210: Department of local government finance.
2026 · third reading · 02/02/2026
Voted yes · the chamber voted 82 to 1 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1210: Department of local government finance.
2026 · conference committee report · 02/27/2026
Voted yes · the chamber voted 91 to 3 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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HB 1333: Land use and development.
2026 · third reading · 02/02/2026
Voted no · the chamber voted 54 to 45 · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee) · roll call
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2026 · third reading · 02/12/2026
Voted no · the chamber voted 61 to 28 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
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SB 277: Indiana department of environmental management.
2026 · third reading · 02/24/2026
Voted no · the chamber voted 53 to 45 · enacted: signed by the Governor · roll call
The 90 bills Hamilton carried
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HB 1019: Education foundation tax credit.
2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Provides for an adjusted gross income tax credit for donations to a public school foundation.
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HB 1026: Small loan finance charges.
2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Changes the current incremental finance charge limits that apply to a small loan to a maximum annual rate.
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HB 1131: Redistricting commission.
2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes a redistricting commission (commission) to create, hold hearings on, take public comment about, and recommend plans to redraw general assembly districts and congressional districts.
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HB 1604: Climate change studies.
2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Creates a commission to study the impact of climate change in Indiana and annually report findings and recommendations to the legislative council and the governor from December 1, 2023, to December 1, 2027.
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HB 1034: Income tax exemption for military pay.
2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Exempts military pay for members of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard from the individual income tax.
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2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that the amounts currently distributed from the motor vehicle highway account and the local road and street account to counties, cities, and towns based upon the proportionate share of road and street mileage shall instead be distributed based on the proportionate share of road and street vehicle miles traveled.
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HB 1090: Prekindergarten pilot program expansion.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the office of family and social services to, for the state fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2023, award twice the number of prekindergarten pilot program grants in Marion County as are awarded in Marion County in the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
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HB 1123: Elimination of textbook fees.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires each public school to provide curricular materials at no cost to each student enrolled in the public school.
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2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Makes appropriations to the Indiana housing and community development authority and the office of the secretary of family and social services to fund programs for housing and other supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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HB 1322: School based occupational and physical therapists.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that if a school corporation employs or contracts with: (1) an occupational therapist to provide occupational therapy services; or (2) a physical therapist to provide physical therapy services; to students with a disability, the school corporation shall ensure that the maximum student to therapist caseload does not exceed fifty (50) students per each full-time therapist.
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2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a loaded firearm on any premises controlled by the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm.
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2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires that an owner or operator of a public accommodation must activate closed captioning on all television receivers that are in use during regular hours.
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HB 1453: Climate solutions task force.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes the climate solutions task force (task force) to review issues related to sustainable and clean energy solutions.
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HB 1469: Teacher collective bargaining.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires a school employer to bargain collectively class size, health and safety matters, and teacher preparation time with an exclusive representative.
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HB 1512: Waste diversion and recycling.
2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Renames the central Indiana waste diversion pilot project the "central Indiana waste diversion project" (project).
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HB 1530: PFAS water safety standards.
2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems.
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HB 1639: Watershed development commissions.
2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that the executives of one or more counties may adopt ordinances designating their counties as members of a proposed watershed development commission and that the proposed watershed development commission is established as a legal entity with the counties as its members if it is recognized by the natural resources commission.
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SB 1: Behavioral health matters.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that, subject to certain procedures and requirements, the office of the secretary of family and social services may apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services: (1) for a Medicaid state plan amendment, a waiver, or an amendment to an existing waiver to require reimbursement for eligible certified community behavioral health clinic services; or (2) to participate in
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SB 260: State tax credit for public school foundation.
2023 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)
Provides a 25% state tax credit for contributions made to a public school foundation for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2026.
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SB 283: Marion County road funding.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that at least 65% of the funds distributed to a county containing a consolidated city from the motor vehicle highway account (MVHA) shall be used for the construction, reconstruction, and preservation of highways by the county and the consolidated city respectively.
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SB 290: BMV disclosure of personal information.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) to disclose to the department of veterans' affairs (department) certain personal information included on an application form for a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate, a Purple Heart license plate, a Hoosier veteran license plate, a support our troops license plate, and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate unless the applicant makes an af
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SB 390: Commercial solar and wind energy ready communities.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that the commercial solar and wind energy ready communities development center (center) may be established within the Indiana office of energy development (office).
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SB 4: Public health commission.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Defines "core public health services" for purposes of public health laws.
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2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Changes the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" in the adjusted gross income tax law to mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023.
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SB 5: Consumer data protection.
2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Establishes a new article in the Indiana Code concerning consumer data protection, to take effect January 1, 2026.
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HB 1170: Tuition and educational cost exemptions.
2024 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Repeals a provision concerning certain disability ratings, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and educational cost exemptions.
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HB 1171: Small loan finance charges.
2024 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Changes the current incremental finance charge limits that apply to a small loan to a maximum annual rate.
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HB 1172: Committee on climate resilience and economic growth.
2024 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes a committee to study the impact of climate change in Indiana and annually report findings to the general assembly and the governor from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2027.
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HB 1193: Community solar facilities.
2024 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) to adopt rules governing community solar facilities not later than July 1, 2025.
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HB 1390: Coverage for living organ donors.
2024 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Prohibits an insurer that issues a policy of life insurance, disability insurance, or long term care insurance from taking certain actions with respect to the coverage of individuals who are living organ donors.
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2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that a state employee may affirmatively elect to enroll in the deferred compensation plan prior to the auto enroll date on day 31 of the state employee's employment.
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HB 1082: Checking accounts for minors.
2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that certain minors may open a checking account and be bound by the terms and conditions of the checking account in the same manner as a depositor who is of legal age.
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HB 1281: Vulnerable road users.
2024 · Co-authored · reported from House committee; no House third-reading vote
Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to suspend or revoke the current driver's license or driving privileges of an individual who is convicted of a moving traffic offense that causes the serious bodily injury or death of a vulnerable road user.
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HB 1297: Reservist tuition supplement program.
2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes the reservist tuition supplement program (program) and reservist tuition supplement program fund (fund).
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2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes entertainment zones within a consolidated city.
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HB 1346: Medicare supplement insurance.
2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides, after December 31, 2024, the following protections to an individual who is less than 65 years of age and is eligible for and enrolled in Medicare by reason of a disability or having end stage renal disease: (1) Requires an issuer of Medicare supplement policies or certificates (issuer) to make available to the individual the equivalent Medicare supplement policy or certificate that the i
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HB 1421: Victims assistance fund.
2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that certain records obtained by the Indiana criminal justice institute during an investigation into a claim for compensation from the violent crime victims compensation fund are confidential.
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2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that the people of Indiana may propose and adopt amendments to the Constitution of the State of Indiana and propose and enact statutes independent of the general assembly through initiative.
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SB 15: Military benefits and services poster.
2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Requires that the Indiana department of labor consult with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to create and distribute a veterans' benefits and services poster.
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SB 151: Statute of limitations.
2024 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)
Allows the prosecution of Level 3 felony rape and child molesting offenses to be commenced at any time.
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2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Allows the BMV to add an additional compliance period for those seeking material error review regarding certain license suspensions.
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SB 200: Nonprofit loan center loans for state employees.
2024 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)
Provides that not later than: (1) September 1, 2024, in the case of a state agency other than a state educational institution or a school corporation; (2) September 1, 2025, in the case of a state agency that is a state educational institution; or (3) September 1, 2026, in the case of a state agency that is a school corporation; a state agency shall partner with each nonprofit loan center (NLC) op
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SB 246: Assessment of wetlands classified as wildlands.
2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that a parcel of land that: (1) is at least 1/2 of an acre in size; and (2) contains wetlands, as delineated by a person certified in wetland delineation; may be classified as wildlands for purposes of property tax assessment.
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2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that the purchasing agency of a governmental body must use a purchasing procedure when purchasing services.
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HB 1289: Employment social enterprises.
2025 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Defines "employment social enterprise" as a nonprofit or for-profit organization that meets certain criteria.
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HB 1290: Election division software updates.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the election division to gather information necessary to consider the purchase of an upgraded campaign finance computer system.
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HB 1436: Free state park admission for non-motorized entry.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that the department of natural resources may not charge an individual traveling on foot, a bicycle, or horseback an admission fee for a state park or recreation area.
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HB 1580: Parkinson's disease registry.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana University School of Medicine to collect data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease and establish a Parkinson's disease registry.
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HB 1581: Community solar facilities.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) to adopt rules governing community solar facilities not later than July 1, 2026.
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HB 1582: Small loan finance charges.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Changes the current incremental finance charge limits that apply to a small loan to a maximum annual rate.
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HB 1583: Climate change studies.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes a task force to study the impact of climate change in Indiana and annually report findings to the general assembly and the governor from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2028.
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HB 1584: Child care tax credits.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Provides a child and dependent care refundable tax credit against an individual's Indiana adjusted gross income tax for employment related child and dependent care expenses based on the taxpayer's Indiana adjusted gross income and a percentage of the federal child and dependent care tax credit the taxpayer claimed for the taxable year for federal income tax purposes.
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HB 1640: Prekindergarten program enrollment.
2025 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Amends the definition of "eligible child" for purposes of the prekindergarten program (program).
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HB 1042: Sales tax exemption for certain hygiene products.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides sales tax exemptions for feminine hygiene products and adult diapers.
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HB 1044: Dissolution of human remains.
2025 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)
Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains.
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HB 1061: Coverage for cancer screening.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires a state employee health plan to cover supplemental breast examinations.
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HB 1082: Coverage for living organ donors.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Prohibits an insurer that issues a policy of life insurance, disability insurance, or long term care insurance from taking certain actions with respect to the coverage of individuals who are living organ donors.
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HB 1235: Military and veteran matters.
2025 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate
Expands the eligibility requirements for admission to the Indiana Veterans' Home.
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2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that a granted waiver or variance expires three years after the date that the waiver or variance becomes effective.
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HB 1310: Statewide stroke plan.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to include Indiana hospitals certified as a thrombectomy-capable stroke center in certain lists maintained by the state department concerning certified stroke centers.
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HB 1390: Bureau of motor vehicles.
2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides the records of the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau), for purposes of showing the last registered owner of a vehicle when obtaining a certificate of title for a repossessed vehicle, mean records related to certificate of titles or registrations.
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HB 1392: State comptroller matters.
2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Specifies the timing of annual salary increases for state elected officials.
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HB 1429: Ethics training for local officials.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires an elected county, city, town, or township officer (officer) to complete a two hour ethics training course (training course) every two years.
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HB 1431: Campaign finance reports.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the circuit court clerk of each county to place a copy of each campaign finance report, notice, or other instrument filed with the county election board on the circuit court clerk's or county election board's website in portable document format.
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2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes the outdoor recreation development program within the Indiana destination development corporation to coordinate tourism development activities with outdoor recreation business opportunities.
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HB 1544: Tax credit for public school foundation.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides a 25% state tax credit for contributions made to a public school foundation for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2028.
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HB 1560: Straight ticket voting.
2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election.
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SB 111: Coverage for living organ donors.
2025 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)
Prohibits an insurer that issues a policy of life insurance, disability insurance, or long term care insurance from taking certain actions with respect to the coverage of individuals who are living organ donors.
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SB 151: Statute of limitations.
2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Specifies that a prosecution for rape as a Level 3 felony that is barred by the statute of limitations may still be brought within 10 years from the discovery of DNA evidence.
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2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Requires the department of environmental management (department) to conduct an onsite inspection of a confined feeding operation (CFO) once within 45 days of an initial approval and once within 90 days of a renewal of an approval to verify compliance with certain requirements.
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2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Extends the availability of the employer child care expenditure tax credit through July 1, 2027.
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SB 74: Extension of lifeline law immunity.
2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Provides that an individual who is: (1) reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption; and (2) assisted by a person who requested emergency medical assistance for the individual; is immune from prosecution for certain crimes.
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HB 1084: Plug-in solar power systems.
2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Defines a "plug-in solar power system" as a moveable photovoltaic generation device that: (1) has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts; (2) is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard outlet; and (3) is intended primarily to offset part of the electricity consumption in the building in which it is used.
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HB 1097: Chronic disease registry.
2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Adds Parkinson's disease to the definition of "chronic disease" for provisions concerning the chronic disease registry.
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HB 1138: Child care tax credit.
2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Provides a child and dependent care refundable tax credit against an individual's Indiana adjusted gross income tax for employment related child and dependent care expenses based on the taxpayer's Indiana adjusted gross income and a percentage of the federal child and dependent care tax credit the taxpayer claimed for the taxable year for federal income tax purposes.
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HB 1216: Hyperbaric oxygen treatment program.
2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to establish and administer a hyperbaric oxygen treatment program (program) to make grants to certain providers to provide diagnostic testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatment to qualified service members.
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HB 1248: Advanced DNA testing for cold cases.
2026 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Establishes a process concerning eligibility for advanced DNA testing for cold cases.
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HB 1112: Coverage for cancer screening.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires a state employee health plan to cover supplemental breast examinations.
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HB 1175: Study of state house accessibility improvements.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the department of administration (IDOA) and the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission (IPASC) to jointly study the accessibility of the state house to individuals with disabilities.
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HB 1218: Straight ticket voting.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election.
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2026 · Co-authored · reported from House committee; no House third-reading vote
Provides that a retailer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale a covered battery or battery containing product unless: (1) the producer joins a battery stewardship organization; and (2) the battery is approved under a battery stewardship plan.
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HB 1239: PFAS water safety standards.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems.
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HB 1240: Dissolution of human remains.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains.
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HB 1299: Surrender of firearms for domestic violence crimes.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Provides that a person who: (1) has been convicted of a crime of domestic violence; and (2) knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm; commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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HB 1310: Domestic violence investigations.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Requires a law enforcement officer to administer a lethality assessment for domestic violence incidents.
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HB 1400: MEWA for child care facilities.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Allows a group or association of child care facilities to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA).
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HB 1401: Employee childcare assistance partnership program.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes the employee child care assistance partnership program.
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HB 1403: First time home buyer savings program.
2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee
Establishes the first time home buyer savings program (program) for the purpose of assisting first time home buyers who seek to open a first time home buyer savings account (account) at a financial institution to save money for the purchase of a single family residence.
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2026 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Requires the department of child services to: (1) create a statement called "the foster youth bill of rights", which is to summarize a foster youth's rights and responsibilities; (2) update the statement periodically; (3) distribute the statement to specified individuals; and (4) publish the statement on the department's website.
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2026 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor
Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium authority (stadium authority) for the purpose of acquiring and financing certain facilities.
How this record was put together, and what it does not show
What we list: 28 bills chosen by a rule that does not look at topic: both state budgets, four bills named in advance, the 2025-26 redistricting bill, and in each session and chamber the 3 bills whose final-passage vote drew the most “nay” votes.
- Votes reflect party caucus dynamics. Indiana has Republican supermajorities in both chambers, and many floor votes split along party lines; a single vote says little without the bill and its context.
- Bills often die for procedural reasons, such as no committee hearing or a deadline, and a bill marked “not reported from committee” may have become law inside another bill.
- A third-reading vote is on the version in front of the chamber at that time; the final version can be very different.
- Authoring and co-authoring are different: co-authors sign on, often in large numbers, and usually did not write the bill.
- Attendance counts roll calls on bills and joint resolutions (about 89% of numbered roll calls). “Excused” is an absence the chamber approved; “not voting” means no vote was recorded.
Where Hamilton's record came from
- Indiana General Assembly legislator and bill records (2023-2026 sessions) (Indiana General Assembly)
- Roll-call PDFs for each vote (linked on each vote) (Indiana General Assembly)
Sources for Hamilton
- Member page: State Representative (Indiana House Democratic Caucus)