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Raatz: Bill to protect kids from harms of social media heads to governor

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would limit social media use for kids under the age of 16 passed the Senate and will now move to the governor for further consideration. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Lowering Hoosier energy bills

Throughout the country, Indiana is known to have one of the lowest costs of living of any state across the nation. more »

Goode's bill to help advance Hoosier success at Ivy Tech heads to the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would help Ivy Tech Community College align its programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy passed the Senate unanimously today and will now go to the governor for his consideration. more »

Byrne: Bill to promote successful values passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum passed the Senate yesterday. more »

Deery's public safety bill heads to governor's desk: Adds penalties for malicious littering and crimes committed while wearing a mask

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would impose tougher penalties on offenders who hide their identifies unanimously passed the Senate Wednesday, Feb. 25, and will now move to the governor for his consideration. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) made the following statement today on the Senate's passage of Senate Enrolled Act 27: more »

MEDIA ADVISORY Indiana Senate to vote TODAY on landmark legislation to bring the Bears to Indiana

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2026) – State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) will call Senate Bill 27, which creates the framework to establish the northwest Indiana stadium authority for the possibility of bringing the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana, during the Senate session today. more »

Garten’s Landmark Reform to End Welfare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse and Protect Taxpayer Dollars Heads to Governor’s Desk

Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten’s (R-Charlestown) comprehensive reform package to aggressively dismantle waste, fraud, and abuse within Indiana's Medicaid and SNAP programs passed the Senate today by a vote of 39-9. Senate Enrolled Act 1 now moves to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. more »

Schmitt's election bill heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) that would increase the amount of time election materials are preserved in county election offices unanimously passed the Senate today and will now move to the governor for his consideration. more »

Buchanan's pharmacist licensing bill heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would reduce the red tape needed for students to get their pharmacist licenses passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-2 with bipartisan support and will now go to the governor for his consideration. more »