IndianaFuture Indiana lawmakers would face a 20-year or age-70 limit
State senators and representatives elected or appointed after November 3, 2026, would be limited to 20 combined years in office or age 70, whichever comes first.
What it does
State senators and representatives elected or appointed after November 3, 2026, would be limited to 20 combined years in the legislature or age 70, whichever comes first.
Argument forThe limit could give other residents a chance to serve when long-serving lawmakers reach 20 combined years in office or turn 70.
Argument againstVoters could lose the option to reelect experienced lawmakers once they reach 20 combined years in office or turn 70.
More detail
The service limit would end a person's ability to serve at the earlier of 20 combined years in the legislature or their 70th birthday. It applies to people elected or appointed as state senators or state representatives after November 3, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and ApportionmentLatest
- Jan 5Authored by Representative ShacklefordIntroduced
Government & Ethics