Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1179: Term limits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1179 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Term limits. Primary sponsor: Robin Shackleford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment.
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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 elected or appointed as a state senator or state representative after November 3, 2026, may serve until the earlier of the following: (1) The date on which the individual completes 20 total combined years of service as a state senator or state representative. (2) The individual's seventieth birthday.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Shackleford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“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 Elections and Apportionment
- Authored by Representative Shackleford