Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 249: State chemist.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 249 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State chemist. Primary sponsor: Jean Leising (Republican), Sue Glick (Republican), Scott Alexander (Republican), Kendell Culp (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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.
Codifies animal food administrative rules. Defines or amends certain terms. Codifies certain requirements and processes for commercial feed and pet food with respect to: (1) label format; (2) label information; (3) express guarantees; (4) suitability; (5) ingredients; (6) directions for use and precautionary statements; (7) nonprotein nitrogen; (8) drug and feed additives; (9) adulterants; (10) good manufacturing practices; (11) payment of inspection fees; (12) interstate exclusion; and (13) commercial feed licenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Leising | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Sue Glick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Scott Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Kendell Culp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Mike Aylesworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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 16
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Returned to the Senate without amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 231: yeas 96, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
- Referred to the House
- Cosponsor: Representative Aylesworth
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