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IN HB1055

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Meltzer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Moves town officer elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years (general elections) as the default rule, effective July 1, 2026
  • Towns with population over 10,000 may opt out by resolution before December 1, 2026, continuing odd-year municipal elections under IC 3-10-6
  • Cities may opt in to even-year elections by resolution before December 1, 2026, holding municipal elections during presidential year general elections
  • Officials elected in 2023 municipal elections hold over until successors are elected at the 2028 general election and take office January 1, 2029
  • Repeals IC 3-10-7 governing municipal elections in small towns outside Marion County and makes conforming changes across multiple Indiana Code titles

Legislative Description

Municipal elections.

Last Action

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/26/2026
Elections and Apportionment12/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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