Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 162: Department of workforce development.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 162 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of workforce development. Primary sponsor: Linda Rogers (Republican), Blake Doriot (Republican), Jake Teshka (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 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.
Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that the department of workforce development may make certain direct deposit disbursements under limited circumstances. Provides that the date a determination of eligibility is sent is prima facie evidence of proper service. Codifies certain administrative rules with respect to benefit payments, the filing of claims, and notice. Removes outdated or expired provisions. Removes references to dependents' allowances for purposes of calculating extended benefits. Provides that an individual who files a disaster unemployment assistance claim may be eligible for additional benefits under certain circumstances. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Blake Doriot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jake Teshka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| David Niezgodski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Heath VanNatter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Victoria Garcia Wilburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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 113
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 294: yeas 48, nays 0
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 343: yeas 97, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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