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IN HB1359

IN HB1359
Scanning ballots.

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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
01/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Scanning ballots. Specifies a process by which certain counties may scan voted optical scan ballot cards during the early voting period and on election day without using secrecy envelopes. Makes conforming amendments. Reduces the period during which in person absentee voting may occur at the office of the circuit court clerk or a satellite office from 28 days to a 16 day period ending at noon on the day before election day.

AI Summary

This bill allows certain counties to scan voted optical scan ballot cards during early voting and on Election Day without using secrecy envelopes, which are protective sleeves for ballots to ensure voter privacy. It also reduces the period for in-person absentee voting from 28 days to 16 days, ending at noon the day before Election Day. The bill introduces new procedures for scanning ballots, including provisions for counties that adopt specific resolutions to use these new methods. It also makes conforming amendments to existing laws to reflect these changes, ensuring that the new scanning process is integrated into the overall election procedures.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Amendment #2 - Senate Amendment #2 (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1359/details
Senate Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/amendments/HB1359.03.COMS.AMS002.pdf
Senate Amendment #3 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/amendments/HB1359.03.COMS.AMS003.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/amendments/HB1359.03.COMS.AMS001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/HB1359.03.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.03.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/committee-reports/HB1359.02.COMH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 16, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/votesheets/HB1359.02.COMH.03.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1359.02.COMH.AMS02.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/committee-amendments/drafts/AM135902.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.02.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.02.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/HB1359.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Elections and Apportionment Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1359.01.INTR.AMH01.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/committee-reports/HB1359.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 14, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/votesheets/HB1359.01.INTR.04.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.01.INTR.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/HB1359.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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