Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1402: Restrictions on location of tobacco and vaping shops.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1402 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restrictions on location of tobacco and vaping shops. Primary sponsor: Wendy Dant Chesser (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends a provision to prohibit the operation of a tobacco and vaping business within 3,520 feet of certain school buildings. (Current law requires 1,000 feet.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Ed Clere | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 72 |
| Kyle Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
“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 Public Policy
- Authored by Representative Dant Chesser
- Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Miller K