Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR26: Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled.
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*RR4504* February 5, 2026 HOUSE RESOLUTION No. Introduced by: Smith H, Goss-Reaves, Ireland, Teshka, Greene, Aylesworth, VanNatter, Miller D, Lopez, Lauer, Heaton, Soliday, King, Morris, Bascom, Isa, Olthoff, Pierce K, Yocum, Ledbetter, Baird ____________________________________ February 5, 2026, read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means. A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year, establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. Whereas, Twenty-two states across the nation have enacted property tax benefits for their permanently disabled veterans, recognizing the obligation owed to those who have borne the most significant burdens of military service; Whereas, These veterans often rely solely on VA disability compensation and Social Security benefits for the duration of their lives, making financial insecurity a persistent and serious concern; HR 26--RR 4504/DI hf Whereas, Such a credit should be recognized as repayment of a national debt owed to the men and women who have sacrificed their health and livelihood in defense of the United States; Whereas, Establishing credit would strengthen Indiana's position as a veteran-friendly state, encouraging newly discharged service members to settle in Indiana, and supporting efforts to prevent military and veteran suicide; and Whereas, Granting this support will offer disabled veterans meaningful encouragement and assurance that the elected representatives …
Sponsors
- Hunter Smith (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Lori Goss-Reaves (R, HD-031)
- Andrew Ireland (R, HD-090)
- Jake Teshka (R, HD-007)
- Robb Greene (R, HD-047)
- Aylesworth, Mike (R)
- Heath VanNatter (R, HD-038)
- Doug Miller (R, HD-048)
- Lopez, Danny (R)
- Ryan Lauer (R, HD-059)
- Robert Heaton (R, HD-046)
- Edmond Soliday (R, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
- : Coauthored by Representatives Goss-Reaves, Ireland, Teshka, Greene, Aylesworth, VanNatter, Miller D, Lopez, Lauer, Heaton, Soliday, King, Morris, Bascom, Isa, Olthoff, Pierce K, Yocum, Ledbetter, Baird
- : Authored by Representative Smith H
Common questions
- What is HR26?
- HR26 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled.
- What is the status of HR26?
- In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to the Committee on Ways and Means (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR26?
- Hunter Smith (R, HD-024), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR26?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/hr0026
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