The Indiana General Assembly recently wrapped up the 2026 legislative session and we advanced several new laws focused on supporting families, strengthening education and protecting young Hoosiers.
The high cost and limited availability of child care remain a top concern for families across the state. House Enrolled Act 1177 expands the state's employer child care tax credit to include companies with up to 500 employees. Businesses can qualify if they operate a child care facility or contract with a provider, and the credit can help cover costs such as facility operations, staff training and wages, making care more accessible and affordable for working families trying to balance jobs and raising children.
STATEHOUSE (March 18, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).
STATEHOUSE (March 18, 2026) – The governor recently signed into law bills authored by State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) to modernize Indiana's approach to digital assets, protect Hoosier investors and strengthen transparency in financial markets.
STATEHOUSE (March 18, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville).
PHOTO CAPTION: State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) (far right), Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) (second from left) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) (second from right) join Congressman Jim Baird (center) and State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) (far left) in Lake Village on March 12, 2026, to survey damage recently caused by the severe weather.
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2026) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to streamline government by consolidating Indiana's various boards and commission was recently signed into law.
STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2026) – State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) recently welcomed students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
The 2026 legislative session has come to a close. Indiana House Republicans began our year focused on affordability, efficiency and reducing regulatory burdens for Hoosiers. We aimed to lower everyday costs, streamline government operations and give families and communities more room to thrive.
Plainfield resident Jace Magnus gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2026) – State Rep. Tony Isa (R-Angola) recently welcomed Liam Young, who attends Angola High School, to the Statehouse where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2026) – State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) recently welcomed Fort Wayne area students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March. 16, 2026) – Hamilton County natives Ava Tenorio and Peter Kaiser are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2026) – State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2026) – Grant County native Trinity Jackson is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and her fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March. 13, 2026) – Logansport native Casen Lake is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
Indianapolis resident Jackson Ziegler is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2026) – State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) recently welcomed Kaylynn Comar, who attends Riverton Parke High School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2026) – A new law co-authored by State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) creates one of Indiana’s strongest frameworks for safeguarding minors on social media.
STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2026) – Hancock County native Isabella Reske is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Carmel High School graduate August Miller gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Morgan County native Megan Kath gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) – Hendricks County native Kaylee Prewitt gained experience as an intern with State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Mar. 11, 2026) – State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently welcomed Maddie Popp from Jasper, who attends Jasper Middle School, to the Statehouse where she participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) — Legislation supported by State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) designed to strengthen retirement security for Indiana’s public employees has been signed into law.
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2026) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) asking the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing community or urban micro-farm zones statewide was signed into law.
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