Legislative record

SB 162STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Department of workforce development.

Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that the department of workforce development may make certain direct deposit disbursements under limited circumstances. Provides that the date a determination of eligibility is sent is prima facie evidence of proper service. Codifies certain administrative rules with respect to benefit payments, the filing of claims, and notice. Removes outdated or expired provisions. Removes references to dependents' allowances for purposes of calculating extended benefits. Provides that an individual who files a disaster unemployment assistance claim may be eligible for additional benefits under certain circumstances. Makes conforming changes.

Voted 3/5/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

143 yea·0 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/5/2026Public Law 113
  2. 3/5/2026Signed by the Governor
  3. 2/27/2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
  4. 2/27/2026Signed by the Speaker
  5. 2/27/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  6. 2/25/2026Returned to the Senate with amendments
  7. 2/25/2026Motion to concur filed
  8. 2/25/2026Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 294: yeas 48, nays 0
  9. 2/24/2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 343: yeas 97, nays 0
  10. 2/23/2026Second reading: ordered engrossed