Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 1431 — Street camping.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Prohibits an individual from camping, sleeping, or using for long term shelter land owned by the state or a political subdivision, unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. Provides, if certain elements are met, that a person who knowingly or intentionally uses land owned by the state or a political subdivision for unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long term shelter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Allows an individual to be referred to a problem solving court program for a violation. Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes a resident of the political subdivision, an owner of a business located in the political subdivision, or the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

  2. Authored by Representative Miller D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

HB 1431 - Brown L - 3rd Reading

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 25000
Republican 21000
Democrat 4000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Kenley — Yea
Long — Yea
Melton — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Tallian — Yea
Smith — Yea
Eckerty — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Head — Yea
Hershman — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Crane — Yea
Delph — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Zakas — Yea
Zay — Yea
Boots — Yea
Breaux — Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
J.D. Ford Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Yea
Eric Koch Republican Yea
Greg Walker Republican Yea
James Buck Republican Yea
James Tomes Republican Yea
Jean Leising Republican Yea
Jeff Raatz Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Michael Crider Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Yea
Mike Bohacek Republican Yea
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

Official roll call →

HB 1431 - GiaQuinta - 3rd Reading

Passed 87 Yea · 1 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41008
Democrat 16101
Republican 30003
Total 871012
% of votes cast 87%1%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Davisson — Yea
Forestal — Yea
Gutwein — Yea
Kersey — Yea
Kirchhofer — Not Voting
Leonard — Yea
Macer — Yea
Mahan — Yea
Pelath — Yea
Schaibley — Yea
Siegrist — Yea
Stemler — Yea
Torr — Not Voting
Washburne — Yea
Wolkins — Yea
Arnold — Yea
Smith, M — Yea
Braun — Yea
Friend — Yea
Frye — Yea
Goodin — Yea
Lyness — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Miller — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Smith, V — Not Voting
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Candelaria Reardon — Yea
Cherry — Yea
Cook — Yea
Culver — Yea
Eberhart — Yea
Ellington — Yea
Frizzell — Not Voting
Hamm — Yea
Hatfield — Yea
Lehe — Yea
Morrison — Yea
Negele — Yea
Nisly — Yea
Ober — Yea
Saunders — Not Voting
Speedy — Not Voting
Wright — Yea
Zent — Not Voting
Ziemke — Yea
Austin — Yea
Bacon — Yea
Beumer — Yea
Alex Burton Democrat Yea
Carey Hamilton Democrat Yea
Cherrish Pryor Democrat Yea
Chuck Moseley Democrat Yea
Earl Harris Democrat Yea
Edward DeLaney Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
Gregory Porter Democrat Yea
John Bartlett Democrat Yea
Justin Moed Democrat Yea
Matt Pierce Democrat Yea
Maureen Bauer Democrat Not Voting
Philip GiaQuinta Democrat Yea
Robin Shackleford Democrat Yea
Ryan Dvorak Democrat Nay
Sheila Klinker Democrat Yea
Sue Errington Democrat Yea
Vanessa Summers Democrat Yea
Beau Baird Republican Yea
Ben Smaltz Republican Yea
Bruce Borders Republican Yea
Chris Judy Republican Yea
Chris May Republican Yea
Dale DeVon Republican Not Voting
Dave Heine Republican Yea
Edmond Soliday Republican Yea
Edward Clere Republican Yea
Ethan Lawson Republican Yea
Gregory Steuerwald Republican Yea
Harold Slager Republican Yea
Heath VanNatter Republican Yea
Jack Jordan Republican Yea
Jeffrey Thompson Republican Yea
Jim Lucas Republican Yea
Jim Pressel Republican Yea
Julie Olthoff Republican Yea
Karen Engleman Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Martin Carbaugh Republican Yea
Matt Lehman Republican Yea
Michael Karickhoff Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Yea
Mike Aylesworth Republican Not Voting
Peggy Mayfield Republican Yea
Robert Behning Republican Not Voting
Robert Heaton Republican Yea
Robert Morris Republican Yea
Timothy Wesco Republican Yea
Todd Huston Republican Yea
Wendy McNamara Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1431 do?
Prohibits an individual from camping, sleeping, or using for long term shelter land owned by the state or a political subdivision, unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. Provides, if certain elements are met, that a person who knowingly or intentionally uses land owned by the state or a political subdivision for unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long term shelter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Allows an individual to be referred to a problem solving court program for a violation. Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes a resident of the political subdivision, an owner of a business located in the political subdivision, or the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.
Who sponsors HB 1431?
HB 1431 is sponsored by Doug Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1431?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1431?
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