Indiana HB1020: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions. SUMMARY: 1977 pension and disability fund. Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions. SUMMARY: 1977 pension and disability fund. Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.

Sponsors

• Jim Lucas (R, HD-069) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. December 1, 2025: Authored by Representative Lucas
2. December 1, 2025: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Common questions

What is HB1020?

HB1020 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

What does HB1020 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions. SUMMARY: 1977 pension and disability fund. Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.

What is the status of HB1020?

In committee as of December 1, 2025. Latest action: Authored by Representative Lucas (December 1, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1020?

Jim Lucas (R, HD-069).

Where is the official record for HB1020?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1020