Indiana Lawmakers Conclude 2026 Legislative Session

Indiana's 2026 legislative session ended on Feb. 27, with lawmakers working to pass a series of bills before adjournment. The session occurred in a state government controlled by a Republican trifecta, with the party holding a 40-10 majority in the Indiana Senate and a 70-30 majority in the House, constituting a veto-proof supermajority under Gov. Mike Braun. On the final day, lawmakers passed legislation including cuts to dozens of state boards and commissions, a cost cap on Medicaid long-term care, and education deregulation measures. They also passed a measure that would allow voters to decide on a proposed casino in the Fort Wayne area. These bills were reported as part of the closing-day legislative activity, though the full content, vote counts, and final legislative language of each measure were not detailed in available reporting. The current status of these bills following passage—including whether they have been signed by Gov. Braun or taken effect—was not specified in the supplied reporting. Details such as the specific boards and commissions affected, the exact terms of the Medicaid cost cap, the scope of the education deregulation measures, and the timeline for a potential Fort Wayne-area casino referendum remain unresolved based on available sources.