Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1238: Assessment of homesteads.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assessment of homesteads. Primary sponsor: Ryan Dvorak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that, beginning with the January 1, 2027, assessment date, the assessed value of real property that qualifies as a homestead shall only be adjusted upon the sale, devise, descent, or conveyance of the real property. Provides that the assessed value of such real property may not be adjusted before the sale, devise, descent, or conveyance of the real property unless requested by the owner of the real property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dvorak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 Ways and Means
- Authored by Representative Dvorak