Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1248: Advanced DNA testing for cold cases.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1248 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Advanced DNA testing for cold cases. Primary sponsor: Carey Hamilton (Democratic), Cyndi Carrasco (Republican), Rodney Pol (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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.
Establishes a process concerning eligibility for advanced DNA testing for cold cases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Rodney Pol | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Scott Baldwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Garrett Bascom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Maureen Bauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jim Buck | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sue Glick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Wendy McNamara | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Fady Qaddoura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 56
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 365: yeas 86, nays 0
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Senator Qaddoura added as cosponsor
- Senator Baldwin added as cosponsor
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 206: yeas 46, nays 0
- Senator Buck added as cosponsor
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