Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1165: Various animal related matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1165 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Various animal related matters. Primary sponsor: Wendy McNamara (Republican), Cyndi Carrasco (Republican), Spencer Deery (Republican). It lists 3 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.
Removes partial liability for damages when a person removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle. Increases certain penalties for offenses involving animals, and establishes a defense for an uninvolved person attacked by a law enforcement animal. Sets forth new definitions and amends various definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that animal cruelty statutes apply to a rodent that is not a nuisance rodent. Makes certain acts an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Spencer Deery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mike Andrade | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Beau Baird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Steve Bartels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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 80
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Returned to the House with amendments
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 374: yeas 78, nays 14
- Motion to concur filed
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 264: yeas 42, nays 6
- Amendment #1 (Taylor G) prevailed; voice vote
- Senator Deery added as second sponsor
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
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