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Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana HB 1038

Gaming matters.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest

Provides that the horse racing commission may issue three satellite facility licenses (instead of four per permit holder under current law). Requires Allen County, DeKalb County, and Steuben County to place a public question on the 2026 general election ballot that seeks approval from the voters to permit inland casino gambling. Authorizes the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to award a new riverboat license for an inland casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County. Prohibits the commission from awarding an owner's license to operate a casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County if the voters of the county do not approve casino gaming in the county. Specifies application requirements, including local government support and the applicant's commitment and plan to invest at least $500,000,000 for the development of a casino and nongaming amenities. Requires an approved applicant to pay $150,000,000 to the commission to be deposited by the commission as follows: (1) $100,000,000 to the state general fund; and (2) $50,000,000 to the shuttered riverboat fund to be used for local units that are affected by a shuttered riverboat or inland casino closure. Provides that if a licensed owner ceases operations or goes out of business, the license issued under this section is terminated effective on that date.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 27, 2026
Senate		HB 1038 - BuschpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 27, 2026
House		HB 1038 - SnowpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 24, 2026
Senate		HB 1038 - Busch - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 2, 2026
House		HB 1038 - Snow - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 29, 2026
House		HB 1038 - Snow - 2nd ReadingfailSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 29, 2026
House		HB 1038 - Snow - 2nd ReadingfailSet your home in Indiana to see

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