Indiana SB 162 — Department of workforce development.

Indiana, 2026. SB 162: Department of workforce development.

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Latest action

March 5, 2026 — Signed by the Governor

Summary

Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that the department of workforce development may make certain direct deposit disbursements under limited circumstances. Provides that the date a determination of eligibility is sent is prima facie evidence of proper service. Codifies certain administrative rules with respect to benefit payments, the filing of claims, and notice. Removes outdated or expired provisions. Removes references to dependents' allowances for purposes of calculating extended benefits. Provides that an individual who files a disaster unemployment assistance claim may be eligible for additional benefits under certain circumstances. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsors

• Linda Rogers — primary sponsor
• Blake Doriot — primary sponsor
• David Niezgodski
• Lonnie Randolph
• Rodney Pol
• Jake Teshka — primary sponsor
• Heath VanNatter
• Victoria Garcia Wilburn
• Becky Cash

Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
2. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
3. March 5, 2026Signed by the Governor
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. March 5, 2026Public Law 113
6. February 25, 2026Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 294: yeas 48, nays 0
7. February 25, 2026Motion to concur filed
8. February 25, 2026Returned to the Senate with amendments
9. February 24, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 343: yeas 97, nays 0
10. February 23, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossed
11. February 18, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
12. February 12, 2026Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
13. February 12, 2026Representative Cash added as cosponsor
14. February 12, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
15. January 28, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
16. January 22, 2026Referred to the House
17. January 20, 2026Cosponsors: Representatives VanNatter, Garcia Wilburn
18. January 20, 2026House sponsor: Representative Teshka
19. January 20, 2026Senator Pol added as coauthor
20. January 20, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 38: yeas 46, nays 0
21. January 15, 2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
22. January 15, 2026Senator Randolph added as coauthor
23. January 15, 2026Amendment #1 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote
24. January 8, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
25. January 8, 2026Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor
26. January 5, 2026Senator Doriot added as second author
27. January 5, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
28. January 5, 2026Authored by Senator Rogers

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