STATE BILLIN HB 1359ENGROSSED

Scanning ballots.

State of Indiana

Scanning ballots. Specifies a process by which certain counties may scan voted optical scan ballot cards during the early voting period and on election day without using secrecy envelopes. Makes conforming amendments. Reduces the period during which in person absentee voting may occur at the office of the circuit court clerk or a satellite office from 28 days to a 16 day period ending at noon on the day before election day.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Jan 23, 2026
293 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
IN HB 1359 · EngrossedJan 23

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Bill details

Last action
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · Feb 16, 2026

Sponsors

TWTimothy WescoRepresentative · Republican · HD-021Primary sponsor
MGMike GaskillSenator · Republican · SD-025
LRLinda RogersSenator · Republican · SD-011

Bill history

Newest first.

Feb 16, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedSenate
Feb 5, 2026Senator Rogers added as second sponsorSenate
Jan 27, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on ElectionsSenate
Jan 23, 2026Referred to the SenateHouse
Jan 22, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 81: yeas 71, nays 20House
Jan 22, 2026Senate sponsor: Senator GaskillHouse
Jan 20, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossedHouse
Jan 14, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedHouse
Show 2 earlier actions
Jan 8, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and ApportionmentHouse
Jan 8, 2026Authored by Representative WescoHouse

Recorded vote

House - Third readingJan 22, 2026 · House · 71 yea · 20 nayPassed

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