Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB160: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Status: Signed into law, February 27, 2026
Public safety.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SECTION 1. IC 35-31.5-2-195.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 195.5. "Mask", for purposes of IC 35-38-1-7.1, means a covering or device worn over the face for the purpose of concealing or disguising the wearer's identity. SECTION 2. IC 35-31.5-2-273.2, AS ADDED BY P.L.13-2013, SECTION 129, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 273.2. "Refuse", for purposes of IC 35-45-3-2 and IC 35-45-3-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-3-2(b). SECTION 3. IC 35-38-1-7.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.218-2025, SECTION 16, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 7.1. (a) In determining what sentence to impose for a crime, the court may consider the following aggravating circumstances: (1) The harm, injury, loss, or damage suffered by the victim of an offense and (B) greater than the elements necessary to prove the commission of the offense. (2) The person has a history of criminal or delinquent behavior. SEA 160 -- Concur (3) The victim of the offense was less than twelve (12) years of age or at least sixty-five (65) years of age at the time the person committed the offense. (4) The and (B) knowingly committed the …
Sponsors
- Spencer Deery (R, SD-023) · primary sponsor
- Brett Clark (R, SD-024)
- Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 112
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 276: yeas 46, nays 0
- : Motion to concur filed
- : Returned to the Senate with amendments
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 265: yeas 88, nays 2
- : Representative Yocum added as cosponsor
Votes
- SB0160.04.COMH.CON01 (February 25, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SB0160.04.COMH (February 17, 2026): 88 yea, 2 nay, passed
- SB0160.04.COMH.AMH001 (February 16, 2026): 33 yea, 59 nay, failed
- SB0160.03.ENGS (January 22, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH; Generally, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sentencing, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Offenses Against Persons
Common questions
- What is SB160?
- SB160 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What does SB160 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What is the status of SB160?
- Signed into law as of February 27, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB160?
- Spencer Deery (R, SD-023), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB160?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/sb0160
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