Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1098: Work based learning liability.
Status: Signed into law, March 3, 2026
Requires an intermediary and an employer to enter into an agreement that sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the intermediary and the employer when participating in a work based learning program. Repeals provisions relating to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that, subject to certain limitations, a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program is entitled to benefits under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that any underwriting decision made by an insurer or rating factor applied to a participant must be based on objective risk based criteria that are applied uniformly and without regard to the age of the student to be covered under the policy.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance. SECTION 1. IC 20-20-38.5-5.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 5.5. A policy to provide employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage under this chapter is subject to the requirements of IC 27-7-19. SECTION 2. IC 20-20-38.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 38.6. Work Based Learning Intermediaries Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "work based learning course" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-43-8-0.7. Sec. 3. The following apply if an intermediary connects a student with an employer to obtain work experience as part of a work based learning course: (1) The intermediary is responsible for: 2026 IN 1098--LS 6533/DI (A) obtaining employer liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance, and any other type of insurance necessary for the student to perform work for the employer; and (B) ensuring compliance with: (i) any requirements for participation in the work based learning course; and (ii) all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. (2) The employer is responsible for directing, supervising, training, and controlling the work …
Sponsors
- Commons, Matt (R) · primary sponsor
- Robert Behning (R, HD-091)
- Jake Teshka (R, HD-007)
- Alex Burton (D, HD-077)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 51
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 361: yeas 79, nays 0
- : Motion to concur filed
- : Returned to the House with amendments
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 200: yeas 44, nays 1
- : Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
Votes
- HB1098.03.COMS.CON01 (February 25, 2026): 79 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HB1098.03.COMS (February 19, 2026): 44 yea, 1 nay, passed
- HB1098.02.COMH (January 28, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: INSURANCE; Generally, CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and Penalties, SCHOOLS; Vocational Education (Including Apprenticeships and Workforce Training)
Common questions
- What is HB1098?
- HB1098 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Work based learning liability.
- What does HB1098 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
- What is the status of HB1098?
- Signed into law as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1098?
- Commons, Matt (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1098?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1098
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