Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1038: Gaming matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Gaming matters. Primary sponsor: Craig Snow (Republican), Justin Busch (Republican), Ryan Mishler (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the horse racing commission may issue three satellite facility licenses (instead of four per permit holder under current law). Requires Allen County, DeKalb County, and Steuben County to place a public question on the 2026 general election ballot that seeks approval from the voters to permit inland casino gambling. Authorizes the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to award a new riverboat license for an inland casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County. Prohibits the commission from awarding an owner's license to operate a casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County if the voters of the county do not approve casino gaming in the county. Specifies application requirements, including local government support and the applicant's commitment and plan to invest at least $500,000,000 for the development of a casino and nongaming amenities. Requires an approved applicant to pay $150,000,000 to the commission to be deposited by the commission as follows: (1) $100,000,000 to the state general fund; and (2) $50,000,000 to the shuttered riverboat fund to be used for local units that are affected by a shuttered riverboat or inland casino closure. Provides that if a licensed owner ceases operations or goes out of business, the license issued under this section is terminated effective on that date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Snow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Justin Busch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Ryan Mishler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Chris Garten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Brad Barrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Phil GiaQuinta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Tony Isa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 77
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 405: yeas 56, nays 37
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 312: yeas 34, nays 16
- House conferees appointed: Snow, GiaQuinta
- CCR # 1 filed in the House
- House advisors appointed: Manning, Lehman, Isa, Miller K, Moed
- House dissented from Senate amendments
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