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STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) — State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) achieved a 98% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. This record reflects Freeman's stellar attendance during session.
"The legislation we consider here at the Statehouse can have a direct impact on the Hoosiers living in Senate District 32," Freeman said. "As their chosen voice in the General Assembly, I take my responsibility of representing them very seriously. That's why I work hard to be on the floor during votes, ensuring the opinions of my neighbors are heard."
The following are just some of the new laws Freeman supported in the 2026 session.
Improve public safety
Senate Joint Resolution 1, authored by Freeman, seeks to amend Indiana's constitution so judges can hold arrestees without bail if there is no way to release them without threatening the safety of the public. While most states already allow judges to deny bail for dangerous suspects, current Indiana law only allows bail to be withheld in instances of murder and treason. Under Indiana's constitutional amendment process, Hoosier voters will have a chance to vote on SJR 1 on this November's ballot. Senate Enrolled Act 2 is a companion law Freeman authored that will guarantee all arrestees have legal protections like the right to an attorney at their bail hearing, the right to present evidence and the right to have their bail set in a timely manner.
Prevent waste, fraud and abuse
Senate Enrolled Act 1, Senate Republicans' top priority, will help prevent waste, fraud and abuse in Indiana's SNAP and Medicaid programs by increasing eligibility checks for public assistance programs. It also requires the state government to verify the citizenship or immigration status of people applying for Medicaid and SNAP to help prevent illegal immigrants from claiming benefits and preserve the integrity of the program for the Hoosiers who need it most.
No taxes on tips, overtime
Senate Enrolled Act 243 couples Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on loan interest for American-made vehicles in 2026. This means Hoosier workers will benefit from those same tax cuts passed in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill on their state taxes. These cuts are estimated to save Hoosiers up to $237 million on their state and local taxes this year.
Lower utility rates
House Enrolled Act 1002 is the biggest change to Indiana's ratemaking process in over 100 years, changing from a fee-for-service model to a performance-based ratemaking model. HEA 1002 will ensure electric utilities promote affordability, predictable monthly bills and reliable service by tying the amount utilities can collect to the quality of service they provide to customers.
Freeman encourages constituents to contact him by filling out a Contact Me form online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Freeman or by calling 800-382-9468.
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State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) represents Senate District 32,
which includes portions of Johnson and Marion counties.
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Contact: Bradley Kelley, Press Secretary
Bradley.Kelley@iga.in.gov
317-234-3560
