Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1086: Ten Commandments as a protected writing.
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
Includes the Ten Commandments on a list of protected writings, documents, and records. Provides that a principal or teacher may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education. SECTION 1. IC 20-30-3-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6. Subject to IC 36-1-16-2, each school corporation shall place a durable poster or framed picture representing the text of the Ten Commandments in each school library and classroom within the school corporation. 2026 IN 1086--LS 6475/DI
Sponsors
- Michelle Davis (R, HD-058) · primary sponsor
- Prescott, J.D. (R)
- Hunter Smith (R, HD-024)
- Jake Teshka (R, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- : Authored by Representative Davis
- : Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Smith H, Teshka
Subjects: CHURCHES AND RELIGIONS, EDUCATION; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1086?
- HB1086 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Ten Commandments as a protected writing.
- What does HB1086 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
- What is the status of HB1086?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Second reading: ordered engrossed (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1086?
- Michelle Davis (R, HD-058), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1086?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1086
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