Bill > HB1127

This bill adds a new section to Indiana law that provides protection for veterans facing eviction by mandating that courts automatically stay (pause) eviction actions when a defendant who is a veteran demonstrates they have applied for housing assistance from either the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Indiana department of veterans' affairs. The stay will last until either 45 days have passed from the order staying the eviction or until the housing assistance application has been processed and either approved or denied. After the initial stay expires, the court must then choose to either dismiss the case, grant an additional stay under the same conditions, or authorize the plaintiff to proceed with the eviction, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. This legislation, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, aims to provide temporary legal protection and breathing room for veterans seeking housing assistance during potential eviction proceedings, recognizing the unique challenges veterans may face in maintaining stable housing.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1127/details