IN Reps. Jordan, Teshka: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers

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. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty).

During the 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 the 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 1002, which 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 The law is a continuation of an effort that began last year to remove outdated and unnecessary regulations and give schools more control over local education decisions.
• 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.

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

"During the legislative session, lawmakers worked on affordability and other key issues that matter most to Hoosiers," Teshka said. "Our families work hard, and it's important that they can keep more of their money."

Click here to learn more about these and other new laws passed in the 2026 legislative session or visit iga.in.gov.