Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1422: Immigration matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1422 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration matters. Primary sponsor: Zach Payne (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Representatives Bascom, Prescott added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires certain state agencies to give hiring preference to an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States over another individual who is an alien if the two individuals are equally qualified. Provides that the state agencies may not sponsor an individual for a new H-1B visa after July 1, 2026, unless certain information is submitted to the attorney general and the attorney general approves the state agency sponsoring the individual. Requires the state agencies to prepare and submit a report that includes certain information regarding each employee the state agency sponsored for a new H-1B visa during the immediately preceding state fiscal year. Requires the attorney general to post the reports on its website. Prohibits the state or a political subdivision from directly or indirectly funding services related to an immigration proceeding to an individual with unlawful status or to an entity that is a party to a legal action for the purpose of challenging, obstructing, or delaying the enforcement of certain federal immigration laws. Provides a private right of action for a violation of this prohibition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Garrett Bascom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Andrew Ireland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| J.D. Prescott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Bascom, Prescott added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
- Authored by Representative Payne
- Coauthored by Representative Ireland