Indiana HB1002: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

What the bill says

An act of war; or (3) a disaster of unprecedented size and destructiveness. Provides that an electric utility, other than a municipally owned utility, may not terminate residential electric service to a customer on any day with respect to which the National Weather Service has forecast, not earlier than 48 hours in advance, a heat index of at least 95 degrees for the location where the customer receives service…

From the amended text:

an act of war; or (3) a disaster of unprecedented size and destructiveness. Provides that an electric utility, other than a municipally owned utility, may not terminate residential electric service to a customer on any day with respect to which the National Weather Service has forecast, not earlier than 48 hours in advance, a heat index of at least 95 degrees for the location where the customer receives service. Requires an electricity supplier, other than a municipally owned utility, that is under the jurisdiction of the IURC for the approval of rates and charges to report to the office of utility consumer counselor (OUCC) on a quarterly basis certain data concerning residential customer accounts. Requires the OUCC to annually compile and summarize the information contained in the reports and include the summary in the OUCC's annual report to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications. Provides that an investor owned electricity supplier that is under the jurisdiction of the IURC for the approval of rates and charges must petition the IURC for approval of any change in its basic rates and charges through the submission of a three-year multi-year rate plan (MYRP). Beginning in 2026, requires each electricity supplier to file its first petition with the IURC for approval of an MYRP according to a prescribed schedule. Provides …

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Sponsors

• Alaina Shonkwiler (R, HD-029) · primary sponsor
• Edmond Soliday (R, HD-004)
• Jim Pressel (R, HD-020)
• Alex Burton (D, HD-077)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor
2. February 26, 2026: Public Law 36
3. February 25, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 24, 2026: Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 23, 2026: Signed by the Speaker
6. February 19, 2026: House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 293: yeas 94, nays 2
7. February 19, 2026: Motion to concur filed
8. February 18, 2026: Returned to the House with amendments
9. February 17, 2026: Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 46, nays 0
10. February 17, 2026: Senators Byrne, Bohacek, Maxwell, McKinley added as cosponsors

Votes

• HB1002.05.COMS.CON01 (February 19, 2026): 94 yea, 2 nay, passed
• HB1002.05.COMS (February 17, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HB1002.05.COMS.AMS018 (February 16, 2026): 14 yea, 34 nay, failed
• HB1002.05.COMS.AMS016 (February 16, 2026): 20 yea, 28 nay, failed
• HB1002.05.COMS.AMS014 (February 16, 2026): 23 yea, 26 nay, failed
• HB1002.05.COMS.AMS013 (February 16, 2026): 20 yea, 28 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB1002?

HB1002 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

What does HB1002 do?

In its own words: An act of war; or (3) a disaster of unprecedented size and destructiveness. Provides that an electric utility, other than a municipally owned utility, may not terminate residential electric service to a customer on any day with respect to which the National Weather Service has forecast, not earlier than 48 hours in advance, a heat index of at least 95 degrees for the location where the customer receives service…

What is the status of HB1002?

Signed into law as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1002?

Alaina Shonkwiler (R, HD-029), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1002?

On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1002