Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1386: Massage establishment liability insurance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1386 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Massage establishment liability insurance. Primary sponsor: Bob Heaton (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it a Class A misdemeanor if a person operates a massage establishment and knowingly or intentionally employs an individual who: (1) is providing massages; and (2) does not have certain professional liability insurance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Heaton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| John Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“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 Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Heaton
- Coauthored by Representative Bartlett