Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 87: E-Verify requirements for public works projects.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 87 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: E-Verify requirements for public works projects. Primary sponsor: Greg Goode (Republican), Dan Dernulc (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Mike Karickhoff (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a public agency may not enter into or renew a contract for a public works project with a contractor unless, among other requirements, the contractor signs a notarized affidavit affirming that the contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. Provides that a contractor for a public works project must take certain actions with respect to the immigration status of employees. Provides that a contractor may not employ an individual for a public works project if the person has no E-verification number, except under certain circumstances. Provides civil immunity for a contractor that in good faith misidentifies the immigration status of a worker to comply with certain provisions of this bill. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Goode | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Dan Dernulc | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Karickhoff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Mike Bohacek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Eric Koch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| David Niezgodski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Jeff Raatz | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“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 Employment, Labor and Pensions
- Referred to the House
- House sponsor: Representative Karickhoff
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 119: yeas 48, nays 0
- Senator Rogers added as third author
- Senator Rogers removed as coauthor
- Senator Raatz added as coauthor
- Senator Bohacek added as coauthor
- Senator Rogers added as coauthor
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Amendment #3 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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