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HB1190 • 2026

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

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

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Randy Novak
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on specific updates or definitions beyond 'certain circumstances' and 'defines certain terms'.

Health Conditions Caused by PFAS for Firefighters

This bill amends Indiana law to create a presumption that health conditions caused by PFAS chemicals are disabilities related to firefighters' line of duty.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides that a health condition caused by PFAS creates a presumption of disability in the line of duty for firefighters under certain circumstances.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Firefighters who get sick from PFAS chemicals
  • Indiana state agencies handling firefighter pensions and disabilities

Terms To Know

PFAS
A type of chemical used in many products, which can cause health problems.
Line of duty disability
When a firefighter gets hurt or sick because of their job and is considered disabled as a result.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what 'certain circumstances' means.
  • It's unclear how this will affect firefighters who are already retired when the law passes.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Novak

  2. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
Line of duty disability from PFAS exposure.

Current Bill Text

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

Line of duty disability from PFAS exposure.

Provides that a health condition that is caused by a PFAS chemical creates a presumption of disability in the line of duty with respect to firefighters under certain circumstances. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming changes.