STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2026) – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law a measure co-authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) aimed at protecting homeowners and boosting child care in Indiana.
To empower Indiana homeowners and support working families, O'Brien co-authored House Enrolled Act 1152, which safeguards homeowners by limiting HOA budget increases that exceed inflation unless a quorum of residents votes to approve it. It also prohibits HOAs from restricting home-based child care in a resident's single-family home if state safety rules are met.
"This legislation puts homeowners and families first," O'Brien said. “It reins in unaccountable HOA fee increases and supports the vital work of home-based child care providers.”
This protection is important as Indiana has nearly 1,900 licensed family child care homes participating in the Child Care and Development Fund, providing flexible care options for working families across the state. Additionally, the law prohibits HOAs from adopting rules banning amateur radio.
O'Brien said he will continue supporting measures that modernize outdated statutes, address real constituent concerns and ensure HOAs operate with fairness, transparency and accountability.
To learn more about this and other new laws signed by the governor, click here.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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