IndianaIndiana agencies would oversee emergency systems, memorials, and building safety
State agencies would handle several boards' work in 2026 and 2027, while qualified design professionals could certify eligible construction plans starting July 1, 2027.
What it does
State agencies would manage emergency communications, war memorials, and the private college oversight board's work. These assignments would apply on dates in 2026 and 2027.
The Indiana Cultural Commission would study issues facing minority groups and women, with four community panels. Gambling on tribal land and certain tribal sovereignty talks would be outside its scope.
Homeland Security would manage fire and building safety duties starting July 1, 2027. The department could change transferred rules only with lawmakers' approval, except for minor technical fixes.
Starting July 1, 2027, qualified professionals could certify plans for covered public or workplace projects needing state plan approval. Approval would be due by the next business day after Homeland Security receives a complete filing; higher-risk projects could be excluded.
People could follow a newer model safety code once Homeland Security approves and publishes it. Anyone choosing that option would have to meet every requirement of the approval.
Argument forLetting experienced, insured design professionals certify eligible plans could help builders avoid waiting for a state technical review.
Argument againstRequiring lawmakers' approval to change transferred safety rules could delay updates that address risks to people in buildings.
More detail
State agencies would manage these duties and their related property, funds, and obligations. The assignments cover Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs, and the Commission for Higher Education. The college board's rules and policies would remain in force under the Commission for Higher Education. The communications and memorial assignments would apply July 1, 2026. The college board assignment would apply July 1, 2027.
The Indiana Cultural Commission would study issues facing underrepresented groups. Separate panels would cover Black residents, Hispanic/Latino residents, women, and Native Americans. It could not study or make recommendations about gambling on tribal land or sovereignty talks between tribes and state or federal governments. The commission provisions would apply July 1, 2026.
Homeland Security would carry out the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission's duties. The assignment would include the commission's property, funds, agreements, and liabilities. Transferred rules would not expire. The department could revise or repeal them only with lawmakers' authorization, except for minor technical corrections.
Homeland Security would approve complete certifications without a technical plan review. Only projects needing state plan approval for a Class 1 structure, such as a public or workplace building, would qualify. Plans must require an Indiana design professional's signature and seal. Professionals must be in good standing, have at least five years of registration, and have led design work on at least five Indiana projects. They must carry liability insurance of at least $500,000 per claim and $1 million in total. Higher-risk projects could be excluded. The department could audit self-certified projects. Homeland Security would issue a design release or temporary approval number by the next business day after receiving a complete certification and required documents.
People could choose an approved newer model code, a shared set of safety standards. The option covers property regulated under state building, fire safety, and equipment laws. Homeland Security must identify the code version, find it safe for the public, and publish approval. Anyone choosing the option must meet all approval requirements, including any related codes. The option would apply July 1, 2027. Later changes or withdrawals of approval could take effect no sooner than 180 days after publication.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 12Public Law 152Latest
- Mar 12Signed by the Governor Mike BraunBecame Law
- Mar 5Signed by the President Pro TemporeMajor
- Mar 3Signed by the SpeakerMajor
- Mar 2Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- Feb 27Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 422: yeas 69, nays 28
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Maxwell. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Bartels. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 27CCR # 1 filed in the SenateMinor
- Feb 27CCR # 1 filed in the HouseMinor
- Feb 27Representative McNamara added as conferee
- Feb 27Representative Pryor removed as conferee
- Feb 27Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 326: yeas 43, nays 3
- Feb 26Senate advisors appointed: Bray, Yoder
- Feb 26Senate conferees appointed: Maxwell, Niezgodski
- Feb 25House advisors appointed: Miller D, Pierce K, Lehman, Campbell, DeLaney, Harris, Hatcher
- Feb 25House conferees appointed: Bartels, Pryor
- Feb 24Third reading: passed; Roll Call 224: yeas 47, nays 1Passed Senate
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Maxwell - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24Returned to the House with amendmentsMinor
- Feb 24Motion to dissent filedMinor
- Feb 24House dissented from Senate amendments
- Feb 24Senator Niezgodski added as cosponsor
- Feb 23Second reading: amended, ordered engrossedMinor
- Feb 23Amendment #3 (Maxwell) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Feb 19Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Feb 5First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative ProcedureMinor
- Feb 3Referred to the SenateMinor
- Feb 2Third reading: passed; Roll Call 188: yeas 67, nays 29Passed House
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Bartels - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 2Senate sponsors: Senators Maxwell, Garten, Baldwin
- Feb 2Cosponsor: Senator Freeman
- Jan 29Amendment #12 (Campbell) failed; voice voteMajor
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Bartels - 2nd Reading. Result: fail.Lower
- Vote recorded HB 1003 - Bartels - 2nd Reading. Result: fail.Lower
- Jan 29Amendment #2 (Bartels) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 29Second reading: amended, ordered engrossedMinor
- Jan 29Amendment #7 (Pryor) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 29Amendment #9 (Harris) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 29Amendment #3 (Bartels) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 29Amendment #13 (Campbell) failed; Roll Call 151: yeas 31, nays 62Major
- Jan 29Amendment #10 (Harris) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 29Amendment #8 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 152: yeas 39, nays 53Major
- Jan 29Amendment #5 (Clere) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 27Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 27Representatives Pierce K, Dant Chesser added as coauthors
- Jan 22Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
- Jan 22Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 8First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory ReformMinor
- Jan 8Coauthored by Representative Miller D
- Jan 8Authored by Representative BartelsIntroduced
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