STATEHOUSE (March 26, 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. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).
During session, lawmakers approved measures focused on affordability, tax relief and supporting Indiana’s continued economic growth. These new laws build on Indiana’s strong fiscal position and commitment to responsible budgeting.
Jordan said a major theme this year was cutting through red tape whether in housing, energy, government or education. All House Republican priority bills passed both chambers and were signed into law by the governor.
"Throughout session, I worked to deliver real results to Hoosiers in my district and across the state," Jordan said. "It's an honor to be your voice at the Statehouse as we continue making Indiana the best place to live, work and raise a family."
New laws passed during the 2026 legislative session include:
•House Enrolled Act 1001: The average age of a first-time homebuyer has risen to 40 years old due to the high cost of housing. This delivers housing affordability by rolling back regulations and reducing bureaucratic delays and hurdles to help get more housing to market, increasing supply and driving down costs.
• House Enrolled Act 1002: Prioritizes energy affordability by adding performance-based accountability to ensure utilities are hitting targets aimed at reducing costs and improving services for Hoosier ratepayers. It expands the use of levelized billing plans for low-income customers to ensure more consistent monthly payments and adds additional protections for Hoosiers.
• House Enrolled Act 1004: Reduces the number of regulations Indiana's K-12 schools must navigate so they can focus more on educating our children. The law is a continuation of an effort that began last year to remove outdated and unnecessary regulations and give schools more control over local education decisions
• Senate Enrolled Act 1: Targets waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-funded assistance programs. Additionally, the new law mandates verification of immigration status and income for all Medicaid and SNAP recipients and requires more frequent eligibility checks to ensure assistance goes to those who need it most.
Overall, more than 90% of all bills passed this session received bipartisan support, with nearly half passing unanimously.
Click here to learn more about these and other new laws passed in the 2026 legislative session or visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) represents House District 17,
which includes all of Fulton County, and portions of Marshall and Pulaski counties.
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