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HB1032 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Budget Elections
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Ben Smaltz
Last action
2025-12-11
Official status
House Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the creation of new congressional districts, only that it establishes them.

Changing Indiana's Redistricting Rules

This bill allows Indiana's lawmakers to adjust congressional district boundaries at any time, not just after a census, and sets rules for challenging these districts.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the state legislature to amend congressional district lines at times other than immediately following the U.S. Census.
  • Sets up specific rules for people who want to challenge changes in congressional or general assembly districts.
  • Establishes new Indiana congressional districts.
  • Provides that current congressional districts will end on election day in 2026.
  • Permits precincts to cross district boundaries during the 2026 primary and general elections.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Indiana's state legislature
  • People who live in Indiana congressional districts
  • Election officials

Terms To Know

Redistricting
The process of changing the boundaries of electoral districts, like congressional or legislative districts.
Precinct
A specific area within a county where elections are held and votes are counted.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear how many people will be affected by the new district boundaries.
  • The bill does not specify what happens if there are legal challenges to the new districts before the 2026 election.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB1032.02.COMH.AMS18

Committee House Bill (S) • Senator Fady Qaddoura

Filed

Plain English: This amendment proposes changes to the Indiana Code related to elections, specifically regarding redistricting.

  • The amendment aims to modify provisions of the Indiana Code concerning how election districts are redrawn.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what exactly is being changed in the redistricting process.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMS21

Committee House Bill (S) • Senator Fady Qaddoura

Filed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add new requirements for drawing congressional district boundaries in Indiana.

  • Adds criteria that must be considered when creating congressional districts, such as keeping communities of interest together and maintaining compactness.
  • The exact details on how these criteria will be applied are not provided in the amendment text.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMS19

Committee House Bill (S) • Senator J.D. Ford

Filed

Plain English: This amendment changes the rules for redrawing electoral district boundaries in Indiana.

  • Adds new requirements for how electoral districts must be redrawn.
  • The specific details of the new requirements are not provided, making it hard to explain exactly what will change.
  • It is unclear how these changes will affect current redistricting practices in Indiana.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMS20

Committee House Bill (S) • Senator J.D. Ford

Filed

Plain English: The amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is labeled as 'appropriation,' which typically refers to budgetary matters.

  • The official text of the amendment does not specify any concrete changes to the bill, making it unclear what modifications are intended.
  • The term 'appropriation' suggests that this amendment may relate to funding or budget issues but does not provide enough information for a detailed explanation.
HB1032.01.INTR.AMH07

Committee Introduced House Bill (H) • Representative Cherrish Pryor

Filed

Plain English: This amendment proposes changes to the Indiana Code regarding elections, specifically related to redistricting.

  • The amendment aims to modify provisions of the Indiana Code that pertain to redistricting.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what exact changes will be made to the Indiana Code concerning redistricting.
HB1032.01.INTR.AMH10

Committee Introduced House Bill (H) • Representative Carolyn Jackson

Filed

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is listed for procedural purposes.

  • The official text of this amendment does not include any substantive changes or details about what it would do.
HB1032.01.INTR.AMH14

Committee Introduced House Bill (H) • Representative Cherrish Pryor

Filed

Plain English: This amendment sends HB1032 to a study committee for further examination.

  • Sends the bill to a study committee.
  • The specific actions and outcomes of the study committee are not detailed.
HB1032.01.INTR.AMH16

Committee Introduced House Bill (H) • Representative Matt Pierce

Filed

Plain English: This amendment proposes changes to the Indiana Code regarding elections, specifically related to redistricting.

  • The amendment aims to modify provisions of the Indiana Code that pertain to election laws, focusing on redistricting processes.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what exact changes are being proposed for redistricting, making it unclear exactly how the current law would be altered.
HB1032.01.INTR.AMH15

Committee Introduced House Bill (H) • Representative Sue Errington

Filed

Plain English: This amendment changes when the new district boundaries for Indiana's elections will take effect.

  • The amendment says that the new map created in 2026 for deciding voting districts must be used starting from the primary election in August 2028.
  • The exact details of how this change affects future elections are not clear without more information about other parts of the bill and existing laws.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH001

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Sue Errington

X

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is marked as 'X', which typically means it has been withdrawn or needs further action.

  • The official text of the amendment is marked with an 'X', indicating that there are no concrete changes provided, and it may have been withdrawn or requires additional information.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH002

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative John Bartlett

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would change how voter registration works in Indiana by allowing voters to register online.

  • Allows eligible voters to register to vote through an online system.
  • The exact details of the online registration process are not provided, so it's unclear how this will be implemented or secured.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH003

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Carolyn Jackson

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those who cannot obtain an ID.
  • It is unclear if this amendment includes provisions for voter education about the new ID requirement.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH004

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Ragen Hatcher

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would change how voter registration is handled in Indiana.

  • It amends the Indiana Code to modify rules related to elections, specifically concerning voter registration.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what changes are being proposed for voter registration, making it hard to explain exactly how this amendment would affect current laws.
  • Without more detailed information, the exact impact of this amendment cannot be determined.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH005

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Matt Pierce

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those without valid IDs.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH006

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Ragen Hatcher

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding elections, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning elections, though it does not specify exactly how or which parts of the code would be changed.
  • The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes proposed by this amendment.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH007

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Earl Harris

X

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific details about changes to the Indiana Code concerning elections.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the law.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH008

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Gregory Porter

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those without valid IDs.
  • It is unclear if this amendment includes provisions for voter education about the new ID requirement.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH009

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Vernon Smith

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would modify Indiana's election laws by adding new requirements for voter identification.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID to vote in person.
  • The specific types of acceptable IDs and the consequences for not complying with this requirement are not detailed in the amendment text.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH010

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Robin Shackleford

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to require voter registration applications to include a statement about the consequences of providing false information.

  • Adds a requirement for voter registration forms to have a statement that warns voters about the penalties for giving false information.
  • The exact wording and details of the warning statement are not provided in the amendment text, so specifics cannot be given.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH011

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would change how voter registration works in Indiana by allowing voters to register online or through a mobile app.

  • Allows voters to register to vote using an online system or a mobile application.
  • The exact details of the online and mobile application systems are not specified, so it's unclear how these methods would work in practice.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH012

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Mitch Gore

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of government-issued IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those who cannot obtain an ID.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH013

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Mitch Gore

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those without valid IDs.
  • It is unclear if this amendment includes provisions for voter education about the new ID requirement.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH014

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Ragen Hatcher

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would change how voter registration works in Indiana by allowing voters to register online.

  • Allows eligible voters to register to vote through an online system.
  • The exact details of the online registration process are not provided, so it's unclear how this will work in practice.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH015

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Robin Shackleford

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to require voter registration applications to include a statement about the consequences of providing false information.

  • Adds a requirement for voter registration forms to have a statement that warns voters about the penalties for giving incorrect or misleading information.
  • The exact wording and details of the warning statement are not provided in the amendment text, so specifics cannot be explained further.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH016

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Gregory Porter

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification in elections.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how exceptions will be handled for those without valid IDs.
  • It is unclear if this amendment includes provisions for voter education about the new ID requirement.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH017

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment changes how voter registration works in Indiana by adding new requirements for certain voters.

  • Adds a requirement that individuals who register to vote using an identification card issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles must also provide their Social Security number.
  • The exact impact and implementation details are not fully explained in the provided amendment text.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH018

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Edward DeLaney

X

Plain English: This amendment changes how voter registration works in Indiana.

  • It would allow voters to register online or by mail without needing a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
  • The exact details on how this change will be implemented are not clear from the provided text.
  • There is no information about what happens if someone does not have either a driver's license number or a Social Security number.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH019

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Edward DeLaney

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding elections, but the specific details of the changes are not provided in the given text.

  • The exact nature and content of the proposed change is unclear from the provided information.
  • The official amendment text does not provide enough detail to explain the concrete changes it would make.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH020

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Renee Pack

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would change how voter registration is handled in Indiana.

  • It would allow voters to register online or by mail without needing a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
  • The exact details and implementation steps are not provided, making it unclear how this change will be carried out in practice.
HB1032.02.COMH.AMH021

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Gregory Porter

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for voter identification.

  • Adds a requirement that voters must present government-issued photo ID with their name and address to vote in person.
  • The official text does not provide details on what types of IDs are acceptable or how the amendment will be enforced, which limits our ability to explain these aspects fully.
HB1032.03.COMS.AMS001

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator Fady Qaddoura

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding elections, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning elections.
HB1032.03.COMS.AMS002

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator J.D. Ford

X

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is marked as 'X', which typically means it has been withdrawn or needs further action.

  • The official text of the amendment is marked with an 'X', indicating that there are no concrete changes provided, and it may have been withdrawn or requires additional information.
HB1032.03.COMS.AMS003

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator Lonnie Randolph

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding elections, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given information.

  • The official text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes this amendment would make.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-11 Senate

    Third reading: defeated; Roll Call 8: yeas 19, nays 31

  2. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Second reading: ordered engrossed

  3. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Amendment #1 (Qaddoura) failed; voice vote

  4. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Amendment #2 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote

  5. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Amendment #3 (Randolph Lonnie M) failed; voice vote

  6. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Senator Byrne added as cosponsor

  7. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Senator Young M added as cosponsor

  8. 2025-12-09 Senate

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  9. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

  10. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Senator Garten added as second sponsor

  11. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Senator Brown L added as third sponsor

  12. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Senator Johnson T added as cosponsor

  13. 2025-12-05 House

    Motion to postpone indefinitely, failed Roll Call 27: yeas 28, nays 65

  14. 2025-12-05 House

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 28: yeas 57, nays 41

  15. 2025-12-05 House

    Senate sponsor: Senator Gaskill

  16. 2025-12-05 House

    Representative Zimmerman added as coauthor

  17. 2025-12-05 House

    Referred to the Senate

  18. 2025-12-04 House

    Second reading: ordered engrossed

  19. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #5 (Pierce M) failed; Roll Call 10: yeas 27, nays 66

  20. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #1 (Errington) failed; Roll Call 11: yeas 27, nays 67

  21. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #3 (Jackson C) failed; Roll Call 12: yeas 30, nays 64

  22. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #12 (Gore) failed; Roll Call 13: yeas 29, nays 66

  23. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #15 (Shackleford) failed; Roll Call 14: yeas 29, nays 66

  24. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #10 (Shackleford) failed; Roll Call 15: yeas 27, nays 67

  25. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #13 (Gore) failed; Roll Call 16: yeas 28, nays 66

  26. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #9 (Smith V) ruled out of order

  27. 2025-12-04 House

    Appeal the ruling of the chair (Smith V); ruling of the chair sustained Roll Call 17: yeas 63, nays 29

  28. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #17 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 18: yeas 29, nays 65

  29. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #18 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 19: yeas 29, nays 65

  30. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #8 (Porter) failed; Roll Call 20: yeas 29, nays 64

  31. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #16 (Porter) failed; Roll Call 21: yeas 28, nays 65

  32. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #21 (Porter) failed; Roll Call 22: yeas 29, nays 63

  33. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #2 (Bartlett) ruled out of order

  34. 2025-12-04 House

    Appeal the ruling of the chair (Bartlett); ruling of the chair sustained Roll Call 23: yeas 65, nays 27

  35. 2025-12-04 House

    Amendment #7 (Harris) failed; Roll Call 24: yeas 28, nays 65

  36. 2025-12-02 House

    Minority report (Jackson C) ruled out of order

  37. 2025-12-02 House

    Appeal the ruling of the chair (Jackson C); ruling of the chair sustained Roll Call 7: yeas 64, nays 24

  38. 2025-12-02 House

    Committee report: do pass, adopted Roll Call 8: yeas 63, nays 24

  39. 2025-12-02 House

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  40. 2025-12-01 House

    Authored by Representative Smaltz

  41. 2025-12-01 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.
Redistricting.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Redistricting.

Allows the general assembly to amend congressional districts at a time other than the first regular session of the general assembly convening immediately following the United States decennial census. Specifies requirements that apply to any action challenging the apportionment of congressional districts or general assembly districts. Establishes new Indiana congressional districts. Provides for expiration of the current congressional districts on the date of the 2026 general election. Specifies that for purposes of the 2026 primary and general election, a precinct may cross the boundary of a congressional district. Requires the election division to assist each county voter registration office with the implementation of this act. Makes technical and necessary changes in related statutes.