Legislative record

SB 87STATE · IndianaIn Committee

E-Verify requirements for public works projects.

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.

Voted 2/2/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

47 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/2/2026First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
  2. 1/29/2026Referred to the House
  3. 1/28/2026Senator Rogers added as coauthor
  4. 1/28/2026Senator Bohacek added as coauthor
  5. 1/28/2026Senator Raatz added as coauthor
  6. 1/28/2026Senator Rogers removed as coauthor
  7. 1/28/2026Senator Rogers added as third author
  8. 1/28/2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 119: yeas 48, nays 0
  9. 1/28/2026House sponsor: Representative Karickhoff
  10. 1/27/2026Amendment #3 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote