Indiana HB1424: 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 civil procedure. SUMMARY: Causes of action. Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance. Prohibits certain causes of action against a property owner, a business owner, or a third party business operator for a criminal act committed by another person: (1) on the property; (2) at the business; or (3) on a premises, owned by another person.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure. SUMMARY: Causes of action. Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance. Prohibits certain causes of action against a property owner, a business owner, or a third party business operator for a criminal act committed by another person: (1) on the property; (2) at the business; or (3) on a premises, owned by another person.

Sponsors

• Hunter Smith (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
• Robert Morris (R, HD-084)
• Matthew Lehman (R, HD-079)
• Robb Greene (R, HD-047)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor
2. March 12, 2026: Public Law 163
3. March 5, 2026: Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4. March 2, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate
5. February 26, 2026: Signed by the Speaker
6. February 26, 2026: House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 397: yeas 74, nays 12
7. February 25, 2026: Motion to concur filed
8. February 25, 2026: Returned to the House with amendments
9. February 24, 2026: Third reading: passed; Roll Call 263: yeas 38, nays 10
10. February 23, 2026: Second reading: ordered engrossed

Votes

• HB1424.04.COMS.CON01 (February 26, 2026): 74 yea, 12 nay, passed
• HB1424.04.COMS (February 24, 2026): 38 yea, 10 nay, passed
• HB1424.02.COMH (January 22, 2026): 76 yea, 20 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1424?

HB1424 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

What does HB1424 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure. SUMMARY: Causes of action. Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance. Prohibits certain causes of action against a property owner, a business owner, or a third party business operator for a criminal act committed by another person: (1) on the property; (2) at the business; or (3) on a premises, owned by another person.

What is the status of HB1424?

Signed into law as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1424?

Hunter Smith (R, HD-024), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1424?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1424