Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1052: Various administrative law matters.
Status: Signed into law, March 12, 2026
Adds conditions for which the horse racing commission (HRC) may revoke or suspend a license or deny a license application. Adds a reference to wagering on horse racing in a provision prohibiting certain individuals from wagering at a licensed facility. Provides that appeals of certain decisions of the HRC may be appealed to the office of administrative law proceedings. Adds sports wagering certificate holders to the voluntary exclusion program. Defines and establishes civil penalties for conducting a "sweepstakes game". Allows the holder of a beer wholesaler's permit to possess, transport, sell, and deliver beer to a food manufacturer that is registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of adding or integrating the beer into a product or recipe. Provides that a wine retailer whose wine sales represent at least 60% of the annual gross income from the premises may allow customers to obtain sealed bottles of wine by self-service for consumption off the licensed premises. Allows the holder of a temporary wine permit to purchase, receive, and sell mixed beverages. Establishes requirements for the wholesale sale and distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Adds additional information an applicant must provide to the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) when applying for a tobacco sales certificate. Provides for the suspension of a certificate if the certificate holder's employees violate employee identification requirements three or more times in one year. Allows the commission to issue to the city of Gary not more than 10 new three-way permits. Allows the commission to issue: (1) a beer dealer's permit, wine dealer's permit, and liquor dealer's permit to a drug store operated in the city of Westfield; and (2) a beer dealer's permit and wine dealer's permit to a convenience store operated in the town of Sellersburg. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not ap
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration. SECTION 1. IC 4-31-2.1-5, AS ADDED BY P.L.105-2022, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 5. "Breeder" means any of the following: (1) The owner or lessee of a standardbred horse's dam at the time of registration with the commission. breeding. (2) The owner or lessee of a thoroughbred horse's dam at the time of registration with the commission. foaling for thoroughbreds. The commission shall recognize the breeder of a horse as the person designated as such on the Jockey Club Certificate of Registration for the horse. (3) The owner or lessee of a quarter horse's dam at the time of the dam's registration with the commission. SECTION 2. IC 4-31-2.1-16.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 16.5. "Judge" means an individual and (2) serves as a judge or steward at a licensed facility. SECTION 3. IC 4-31-3-11.5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.152-2025, SECTION 10, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 11.5. The commission shall employ or contract for judges and stewards to attend each recognized meeting held under a HEA 1052 -- CC 1 permit issued under this article. A contracted judge or steward …
Sponsors
- Ethan Manning (R, HD-023) · primary sponsor
- Peggy Mayfield (R, HD-060)
- Justin Moed (D, HD-097)
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 153
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 398: yeas 68, nays 21
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 304: yeas 46, nays 4
- : CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
- : CCR # 1 filed in the House
- : House conferees appointed: Manning, Miller K
Votes
- HB1052.05.ENGS.CCS001 (February 26, 2026): 46 yea, 4 nay, passed
- HB1052.05.ENGS.CCH001 (February 26, 2026): 68 yea, 21 nay, passed
- HB1052.04.COMS (February 17, 2026): 37 yea, 8 nay, passed
- HB1052.03.ENGH (February 2, 2026): 86 yea, 12 nay, passed
- HB1052.02.COMH.AMH006 (January 29, 2026): 34 yea, 54 nay, failed
Subjects: AGENCIES; Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC), LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, GAMBLING, GAMING, AND WAGERING; Horse Racing, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO; Alcohol Products, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, AGENCIES; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1052?
- HB1052 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Various administrative law matters.
- What does HB1052 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
- What is the status of HB1052?
- Signed into law as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1052?
- Ethan Manning (R, HD-023), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1052?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1052
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