Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1147: Licensure of certified public accountants.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1147 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Licensure of certified public accountants. Primary sponsor: Heath VanNatter (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Stacey Donato (Republican), Brian Buchanan (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 an individual is eligible to take the examination for licensure as a certified public accountant if the individual has at least a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in accounting or equivalent as determined by the board to be appropriate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath VanNatter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Stacey Donato | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Brian Buchanan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Bob Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Zach Payne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| 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
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 25
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- Returned to the House without amendments
- Senator Buchanan added as third sponsor
- Senator Donato added as second sponsor
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 179: yeas 43, nays 2
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
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