Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1099: Foreign adversaries.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1099 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Foreign adversaries. Primary sponsor: Matt Commons (Republican), Scott Baldwin (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that, if a contractor or a subcontractor working under the contractor for the provision of a technological product or service is a prohibited person, a qualified entity may enter into the contract if the contractor affirms the contractor and its subcontractors are not acting as agents of a foreign adversary. Requires a state educational institution to meet certain requirements regarding the admission and enrollment of a foreign student into qualifying programs at state educational institutions. Requires an approved postsecondary educational institution to provide to the commission for higher education the number of foreign students currently enrolled in a qualifying program and the number of foreign students enrolled in a qualifying program for each academic year for the preceding 10 years. Prohibits certain individuals and business entities from acquiring real property located in Indiana. Repeals existing statutes regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Commons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Scott Baldwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Garten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Garrett Bascom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Chris Judy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Randy Maxwell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Ben Smaltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
- Referred to the Senate
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 191: yeas 74, nays 22
- Senate sponsors: Senators Baldwin, Garten, Freeman
- Amendment #1 (Commons) prevailed; voice vote
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Representatives Smaltz, Judy, Bascom added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Authored by Representative Commons