Indiana housing overhaul bill advances by one vote as senators warn of ‘one-size-fits-all’ risks

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,634

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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A broad effort to curb local regulations and increase the state’s housing supply — a top priority for Indiana House Republicans — squeaked out of a Senate committee Wednesday after a razor-thin vote and a chorus of warnings from lawmakers in both parties that the bill still falls short and could overreach into local decision-making.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-5 to send House Bill 1001 to the full Senate, with multiple changes, …

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