Indiana HB1255: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. SUMMARY: Property tax exemption for qualified veterans. Provides a property tax deduction for an individual, or the surviving spouse of an individual, who has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. SUMMARY: Property tax exemption for qualified veterans. Provides a property tax deduction for an individual, or the surviving spouse of an individual, who has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable.

Sponsors

• Lorissa Sweet (R, HD-050) · primary sponsor
• Lindsay Patterson (R, HD-055)
• Becky Cash (R, HD-025)

Latest actions

1. January 5, 2026: Authored by Representative Sweet
2. January 5, 2026: Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash
3. January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Common questions

What is HB1255?

HB1255 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

What does HB1255 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. SUMMARY: Property tax exemption for qualified veterans. Provides a property tax deduction for an individual, or the surviving spouse of an individual, who has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable.

What is the status of HB1255?

In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Sweet (January 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1255?

Lorissa Sweet (R, HD-050), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1255?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1255