IN HB1019

Submits a proposed constitutional amendment to Indiana voters at the 2026 general election regarding residency requirements for city or town court judges

Would amend Article 6, Section 6 of the Indiana Constitution to allow city or town court judges to reside either in the county where the court is located or in the closest bordering county

Amendment previously passed by two consecutive General Assemblies (123rd in 2023 and 124th in 2025), meeting the constitutional requirement for submission to voters

Prescribes the exact ballot language for "Public Question #1" as it must appear on the November 2026 general election ballot

Effective date of July 1, 2026