J.D. Ford
Born
1982
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39
Bills sponsored
this session · 481 all-time
46
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 641 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2069
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 2069 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.4%
based on 1455 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.6%
based on 1455 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.4%
based on 1455 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
481 billsCurrent session 39 bills
- SR0062 Honoring the 425th Personnel Service Company. Introduced
- SR0056 Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials. Introduced
- SR0048 Honoring flight attendants. Introduced
- SR0043 Raise awareness of title fraud. Introduced
- SR0025 Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North. Introduced
- SR0020 Urging the Indiana Senate to create a Mental Health Task Force. Introduced
- SR0013 Honoring the Professionals of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Introduced
- SR0011 Honoring Cradle Indy. Introduced
- SR0010 Honoring Home Repairs for Good. Introduced
- SR0004 Memorializing Timothy Faulk. Introduced
- SR0003 Memorializing Alice Wong. Introduced
- SC0017 Memorializing Michael Nance. Introduced
- SB0276 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health. Introduced
- SB0263 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. Introduced
- SB0154 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil rights. Introduced
- SB0133 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration. Introduced
- SB0079 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities. Introduced
- SB0075 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety. Introduced
- SB0074 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities. Introduced
- SR 48 Honoring flight attendants. Passed
- SR 25 Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North. Passed
- SCR 17 Memorializing Michael Nance. To Executive
- SB 79 Data center development. In Committee
- SB 75 Drive-through safety lanes. In Committee
- SB 263 Child and dependent care tax credit. In Committee
Historical 442 bills
- HB 1297 Motor vehicle medical information program. Signed
- HCR 26 Recognizing Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. Died
- HB 1689 Human services matters. Signed
- SR 53 Honoring Dr. David Marcotte. Died
- SCR 13 Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile". Died
- SR 11 Honoring Indy Gateway. Died
- SR 12 Memorializing Officer Dave Sutton. Died
- SR 10 Honoring Todd Duncan. Died
- SR 14 Memorializing Rodrick Shane Lambert. Died
- SR 13 Recognizing Tru Colors Indy. Died
- SCR 3 Honoring Dr. Michael Beresford. Died
- SR 7 Honoring Jeff Stant. Died
- HB 1539 Education matters. Died
- SB 532 Ballot tracking commission. Died
- SB 531 Ban on corporal punishment in schools. Died
- SR 22 Memorializing Asra Hussain. Died
- SB 213 K-12 education funding. Died
- SB 252 Boone County innkeeper's tax. Died
- SB 500 Cardiac arrest action plans. Died
- SB 131 Access to employee restrooms. Died
- SB 501 Discussable items for teachers. Died
- SB 444 Incarcerated women's maternal health fund. Died
- SB 445 Homeowners association matters. Died
- SB 380 Threatening leafleting. Died
- SB 276 Medicaid for over-the-counter birth control. Died
Co-sponsored
641 billsCurrent session 46 bills
- SR 68 Memorializing Reverend Jesse Jackson. Passed
- SR 69 Honoring Roni Embry. Passed
- SCR 26 Memorializing Lee Hamilton. To Executive
- SR 63 Honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 57 Honoring Sgt. Bill Spalding upon his retirement. Passed
- SCR 25 Celebrating the legacy of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. To Executive
- SB 254 Ivy Tech Community College. Signed
- SR 33 Honoring Dan Huge. Passed
- HCR 24 Recognizing the 70th anniversary of The Arc of Indiana and honoring its enduring leadership and advocacy for Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To Executive
- SR 50 Honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement. Passed
- SCR 19 Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. To Executive
- SR 49 Honoring Senator Andrea Hunley on her retirement. Passed
- SR 35 Recognizing National Engineers Week. Passed
- SR 47 Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 46 Honoring Diane Masariu Carter. Passed
- SR 21 Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Passed
- SR 44 Honoring Senator Eric Bassler upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 45 Honoring Greg Gordon upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- HCR 12 Honoring Cindy Hoye for her longstanding service to the Indiana State Fair Commission. To Executive
- SB 90 Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. Signed
- SB 15 Foster youth. Signed
- HCR 4 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the stretch of State Road 45 that is between College Avenue and Fee Lane in Bloomington the “Bob Knight Memorial Way”. To Executive
- SCR 18 Honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481. To Executive
- SR 23 Memorializing Nancy Nugent. Passed
- SB 55 Agricultural programs. Signed
Historical 595 bills
- SB 33 Consumer genetic testing providers. Died
- HB 1427 Department of local government finance. Signed
- SB 520 Perpetual care fund deposits for columbariums. Signed
- SR 59 Honoring Bronice Bradley. Died
- HCR 27 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- SCR 42 Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. Died
- SB 74 Extension of lifeline law immunity. Signed
- HB 1111 Indiana National Guard. Signed
- SR 38 Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Died
- SR 27 Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Died
- SB 142 Eviction issues. Signed
- SB 482 Absenteeism and student discipline. Signed
- SR 40 Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett. Died
- SR 45 Recognizing the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Interns. Died
- SCR 4 Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Died
- HB 1016 School safety commission. Signed
- SR 56 Honoring Judge Terry Crone. Died
- HB 1461 Road funding. Signed
- SCR 38 Honoring Jadin O'Brien. Died
- SR 54 Honoring Judge Patricia Riley. Died
- SB 4 Water matters. Signed
- HB 1380 Supplemental fee for electric vehicles. Signed
- SB 291 Anatomical gift inquiries. Died
- HB 1391 Services for the aged and disabled. Signed
- SB 478 Craft hemp flower and THC products. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB0027
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.
SB 27 - Mishler |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1048
VFD clothing and automobile allowances.
HB 1048 - Crider - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB0148
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 148 - Pol - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1145
Thirteenth check.
HB 1145 - Buchanan - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
HB 1031
County coroners.
HB 1031 - Doriot - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SB0258
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning environmental law.
SB 258 - Koch - 3rd Reading |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
SB0090
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 90 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0169
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning trade regulation.
SB 169 - Baldwin - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
SB0191
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.
SB 191 - Carrasco - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1343
Public safety matters.
HB 1343 - Baldwin - 2nd Reading |
Yea | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
Bureau of motor vehicles.
HB 1200 - Crider - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1266
Department of education and education matters.
HB 1266 - Raatz |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0080
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning general provisions.
SB 80 - Freeman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1406
Tax and fiscal matters.
HB 1406 - Holdman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1115
Homeowners association governance.
HB 1115 - Deery |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0239
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 239 - Rogers |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0185
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 185 - Alting |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0140
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 140 - Becker |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
Various criminal law matters.
HB 1249 - Freeman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB1003
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.
HB 1003 - Maxwell |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1277
Health and human services matters.
HB 1277 - Crider |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1210
Department of local government finance.
HB 1210 - Holdman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0271
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 271 - Koch |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0204
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 204 - Deery |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0179
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning transportation.
SB 179 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0144
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 144 - Alexander |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
Bureau of motor vehicles.
HB 1200 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1343
Public safety matters.
HB 1343 - Baldwin |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1268
Indiana defense matters.
HB 1268 - Goode |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0256
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
SB 256 - Garten |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0071
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning probate.
SB 71 - Carrasco |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0014
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
SB 14 - Rogers |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0224
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
SB 224 - Glick |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
Gaming matters.
HB 1038 - Busch |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1408
Education matters.
HB 1408 - Raatz |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0199
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 199 - Raatz |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0176
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 176 - Tomes |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0004
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
SB 4 - Mishler |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0254
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education.
SB 254 - Goode |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0226
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
SB 226 - Baldwin |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1052
Various administrative law matters.
HB 1052 - Alting |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0285
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 285 - Carrasco |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0282
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
SB 282 - Charbonneau |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0270
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 270 - Niemeyer |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0225
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
SB 225 - Busch |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0189
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
SB 189 - Baldwin |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0277
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning environmental law.
SB 277 - Niemeyer |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0200
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 200 - Raatz |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0162
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety.
SB 162 - Rogers |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0119
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 119 - Dernulc |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |