Indiana HB1259: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections. SUMMARY: Campaign communications. Requires a flag that solicits a contribution or expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate to comply in certain circumstances with campaign communication requirements.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections. SUMMARY: Campaign communications. Requires a flag that solicits a contribution or expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate to comply in certain circumstances with campaign communication requirements.

Sponsors

• Jeffrey Thompson (R, HD-028) · primary sponsor
• Edward Clere (R, HD-072)
• Craig Snow (R, HD-022)

Latest actions

1. January 5, 2026: Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Snow
2. January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
3. January 5, 2026: Authored by Representative Thompson

Common questions

What is HB1259?

HB1259 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.

What does HB1259 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections. SUMMARY: Campaign communications. Requires a flag that solicits a contribution or expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate to comply in certain circumstances with campaign communication requirements.

What is the status of HB1259?

In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Snow (January 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1259?

Jeffrey Thompson (R, HD-028), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1259?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1259