Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 87
E-Verify requirements for public works projects.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael Karickhoff (Republican)
- Linda Rogers (Republican)
- Dan Dernulc (Republican)
- Greg Goode (Republican)
Cosponsors (5)
- Jeff Raatz (Republican)
- Mike Bohacek (Republican)
- David Niezgodski (Democratic)
- Rodney Pol (Democratic)
- Eric Koch (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Provides that a public agency may not enter into or renew a contract for a public works project with a contractor unless, among other requirements, the contractor signs a notarized affidavit affirming that the contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. Provides that a contractor for a public works project must take certain actions with respect to the immigration status of employees. Provides that a contractor may not employ an individual for a public works project if the person has no E-verification number, except under certain circumstances. Provides civil immunity for a contractor that in good faith misidentifies the immigration status of a worker to comply with certain provisions of this bill. Makes conforming changes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 Senate | SB 87 - Goode - 3rd Reading | pass | Set your home in Indiana to see |
Actions
- Feb 2, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the House - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
House sponsor: Representative Karickhoff - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 119: yeas 48, nays 0 - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senator Rogers added as third author - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senator Rogers removed as coauthor - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senator Raatz added as coauthor - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senator Bohacek added as coauthor - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senator Rogers added as coauthor - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Amendment #3 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senator Pol added as coauthor - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senator Koch added as coauthor - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senator Dernulc added as second author - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Authored by Senator Goode - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor