Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1230: Professional licensing agency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1230 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professional licensing agency. Primary sponsor: Doug Miller (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Brian Buchanan (Republican), Stacey Donato (Republican). 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 a state agency must determine if an alleged violator has substantially corrected the violation and notify an alleged violator whether the alleged violator is in substantial compliance with a state rule or state statute not more than 90 days after certain occurrences (current law provides for 30 days). Adds certification language for purposes of renewals. Allows certain boards to assess different fines for individuals and businesses for purposes of disciplinary sanctions. Makes various changes to the following boards: (1) The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners. (2) The committee of hearing aid dealer examiners. (3) The respiratory care committee. Provides that certain persons may not own an interest in an appraisal management company. Repeals the Indiana Code chapter relating to the professional licensing agency's duties and merges the agency's duties in another existing Indiana Code chapter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brian Buchanan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Stacey Donato | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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 29
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Returned to the House without amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 183: yeas 45, nays 0
- Senator Donato added as third sponsor
- Senator Buchanan added as second sponsor
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
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