Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1160: Naturalization examination.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1160 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Naturalization examination. Primary sponsor: Matt Commons (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires administration of the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (exam) in grade 8. Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, requires administration of the exam in high school, and requires a student to complete the exam with a score of not less than 70% in order to graduate high school. Allows a student to retake the exam. Allows certain students to obtain an academic waiver for the exam. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Commons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Beau Baird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| 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
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- Authored by Representative Commons
- Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Baird