Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1190: Line of duty disability from PFAS exposure.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Provides that a health condition that is caused by a PFAS chemical creates a presumption of disability in the line of duty with respect to firefighters under certain circumstances. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming changes.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions. SECTION 1. IC 5-10-15-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.109-2015, SECTION 21, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter does not apply to an individual who, at any time during the individual's employment by the state or a political subdivision of the state (2) an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1); or (3) a member of a police department (as defined in IC 36-8-1-9); used tobacco products in any form in the five (5) years before the time the individual is diagnosed under section 9(a) of this chapter. (b) This chapter applies to an individual notwithstanding the use of tobacco products as described in subsection (a) if the individual is diagnosed with a PFAS exposure related health condition that would otherwise qualify the individual for a presumption of disability under section 9 of this chapter. 2026 IN 1190--LS 6673/DI SECTION 2. IC 5-10-15-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.170-2022, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "employee" means an individual who: (1) is employed full time by the state or a political subdivision of the state …
Sponsors
- Randy Novak (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
- : Authored by Representative Novak
Subjects: HEALTH; Physical Disabilities, ENVIRONMENT; Hazardous Waste
Common questions
- What is HB1190?
- HB1190 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Line of duty disability from PFAS exposure.
- What does HB1190 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
- What is the status of HB1190?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1190?
- Randy Novak (D).
- Where is the official record for HB1190?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1190
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