HB1165Introduced in the House
Various animal related matters.
Introduced by Wendy McNamara, District 76
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Various animal related matters. Removes partial liability for damages when a person removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle. Increases certain penalties for offenses involving animals, and establishes a defense for an uninvolved person attacked by a law enforcement animal. Sets forth new definitions and amends various definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that animal cruelty statutes apply to a rodent that is not a nuisance rodent. Makes certain acts an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing.
Where it stands
Public Law 80
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House - House concurred with Senate amendments · February 25, 2026
78
Yes
14
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | No |
| Earl Harris | 2 | No |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | Absent |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | Yes |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | No |
| Randy Novak | 9 | Yes |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Coauthored by Representatives Baird, Bartels
Authored by Representative McNamara
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Representative Andrade added as coauthor
Senate sponsor: Senator Carrasco
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 140: yeas 85, nays 6
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Amendment #1 (Taylor G) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Senator Deery added as second sponsor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 264: yeas 42, nays 6
Returned to the House with amendments
Motion to concur filed
House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 374: yeas 78, nays 14
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 80
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #3 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #2 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #3 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #2 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #5 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #4 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #6 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #6 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #5 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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