Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1086
Ten Commandments as a protected writing.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michelle Davis (Republican)
Cosponsors (3)
- Jake Teshka (Republican)
- Hunter Smith (Republican)
- J.D. Prescott (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Includes the Ten Commandments on a list of protected writings, documents, and records. Provides that a principal or teacher may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · House
Second reading: ordered engrossed - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Education - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Davis - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Smith H, Teshka