Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1086: Ten Commandments as a protected writing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1086 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ten Commandments as a protected writing. Primary sponsor: Michelle Davis (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Second reading: ordered engrossed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes the Ten Commandments on a list of protected writings, documents, and records. Provides that a principal or teacher may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| J.D. Prescott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Hunter Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Jake Teshka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- Authored by Representative Davis
- Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Smith H, Teshka