Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 217: Circuit breaker credit for homesteads.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Circuit breaker credit for homesteads. Primary sponsor: Jim Buck (Republican), Rick Niemeyer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the year over year increase in property tax liability for homesteads to not more than 4%.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Buck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Rick Niemeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“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 Tax and Fiscal Policy
- Authored by Senators Buck, Niemeyer