Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1099: Foreign adversaries.
Status: In committee, February 16, 2026
Provides that, if a contractor or a subcontractor working under the contractor for the provision of a technological product or service is a prohibited person, a qualified entity may enter into the contract if the contractor affirms the contractor and its subcontractors are not acting as agents of a foreign adversary. Requires a state educational institution to meet certain requirements regarding the admission and enrollment of a foreign student into qualifying programs at state educational institutions. Requires an approved postsecondary educational institution to provide to the commission for higher education the number of foreign students currently enrolled in a qualifying program and the number of foreign students enrolled in a qualifying program for each academic year for the preceding 10 years. Prohibits certain individuals and business entities from acquiring real property located in Indiana. Repeals existing statutes regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration. SECTION 1. IC 1-1-15.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 15.3. Prohibition on Technology Contracts with Certain Foreign Owned Companies Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "business entity" means: (1) a corporation, professional corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or limited partnership; or (2) the equivalent of any entity described in subdivision (1). Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "controlling person" means: (1) a beneficial owner (as defined in IC 23-1-20-3.5) of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the shares of a business entity; (2) an officer, director, or other individual who possesses inside information about a business entity because of the officer, director, or other individual's relationship with the business entity; or 2026 IN 1099--LS 6496/DI (3) a person, individually or as a member of a group, who has the ability to directly or indirectly affect a business entity's management or policies. Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "foreign adversary" includes the following: (1) The People's Republic of China. (2) Iran. (3) North Korea. (4) Russia. (5) A foreign government listed in 15 CFR 791.4. (6) A country designated as a threat to critical infrastructure by the …
Sponsors
- Commons, Matt (R) · primary sponsor
- Ben Smaltz (R, HD-052)
- Judy, Chris (R)
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068)
Latest actions
- : Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
- : Referred to the Senate
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 191: yeas 74, nays 22
- : Senate sponsors: Senators Baldwin, Garten, Freeman
- : Amendment #1 (Commons) prevailed; voice vote
- : Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- : Representatives Smaltz, Judy, Bascom added as coauthors
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Votes
- HB1099.03.ENGH (February 2, 2026): 74 yea, 22 nay, passed
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY; Generally, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; Generally , AGRICULTURE; Generally, HIGHER EDUCATION; Generally, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, AGENCIES; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1099?
- HB1099 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Foreign adversaries.
- What does HB1099 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
- What is the status of HB1099?
- In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor (February 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1099?
- Commons, Matt (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1099?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1099
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