Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1281: Restrictions on lobbying for a foreign adversary.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1281 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restrictions on lobbying for a foreign adversary. Primary sponsor: Chris Judy (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures.
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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 lobbyist may not: (1) register as a lobbyist for a foreign adversary client; and (2) contract as a lobbyist to represent a foreign adversary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Judy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Matt Commons | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Craig Haggard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Bob Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“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 Rules and Legislative Procedures
- Authored by Representative Judy
- Coauthored by Representatives Haggard, Commons, Morris