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HB1282 • 2026

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

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

Education Taxes
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Dave Heine
Last action
2026-01-06
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the nature or extent of the changes being made.

Changes to College Savings Program

This bill updates the Indiana529 college savings program to align with federal tax rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes various changes to the state's Indiana529 plan to conform to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who use the Indiana529 college savings program
  • The state government of Indiana

Terms To Know

Indiana529 Plan
A college savings plan run by the state of Indiana to help families save for education expenses.
Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code
Federal rules that set standards for tax-advantaged college savings plans.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exactly what changes will be made to the Indiana529 plan.
  • It is unclear how these changes might affect users of the program until more details are provided.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-06 House

    Authored by Representative Heine

  2. 2026-01-06 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Judy, Snow, Heaton

  3. 2026-01-06 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
College savings program.

Current Bill Text

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

College savings program.

Makes various changes to the state's Indiana529 plan to conform to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.