Prescott, Rowray: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 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 Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown).

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.

Rowray 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 this session, my focus was on delivering results for our district," Rowray said. "From providing tax relief to advancing policies that make government more efficient, we worked to pass practical solutions that make a difference for Hoosiers."

New laws passed during the 2026 legislative session include:

• House Enrolled Act 1003: Eliminates, sunsets or restructures dozens of redundant or inactive state boards and commissions to streamline government, improve efficiency and protect taxpayer dollars.
  • House Enrolled Act 1424: Prevents over-regulation on Hoosier farmers and local vendors, giving them more freedom to sell their products and expanding access to affordable, homegrown food.
  • 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.
  • Senate Enrolled Act 76: Clarifies and strengthens Indiana's immigration enforcement laws by ensuring local and state cooperation with federal authorities, requiring local units of government to comply with immigration detainer requests.

Prescott said that overall, more than 90% of all bills passed this session received bipartisan support, with nearly half passing unanimously.

"These new laws reflect our commitment to keeping Indiana a great place to live, work and raise a family," Prescott said. "I appreciate the opportunity to represent our community and will continue working to ensure Hoosiers’ voices are heard at the Statehouse."

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. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties,
and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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