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State Government / Indiana / Legislation / SB 281

SB 281Session 2026SenatePassed a vote

Income tax credits.

Requires the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to commit $35,000,000 in redevelopment tax credits each state fiscal year among development authorities, qualified nonprofit organizations, and certain local economic development organizations that may be granted to taxpayers for qualified investments. Provides that the IEDC and an operating partner shall administer the federal Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site program in Indiana. Requires that $15,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the IEDC's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Amends the venture capital investment tax credit (tax credit) to specify: (1) that certain investment policies of funds that qualify as a "qualified Indiana investment fund" apply only to investable capital, excluding management fees, legal fees, and other expenses incurred in the operation of the fund; (2) that a taxpayer is not prevented from combining individual tax credits of less than $10,000 for assignment; and (3) qualified business eligibility. Provides that if a Level 2 certified technology park (park): (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a qualified military base enhancement area; the park shall become a Level 3 park and may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000 until July 1, 2029.

Latest development · Feb 12, 2026

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

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Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Latest passage
Jan 29, 2026
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Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Budget & TaxesElections & GovernmentBusiness & EconomyTechnology & Communications

Source subjects

AGENCIES; Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFEDERAL GOVERNMENT; GenerallyFINANCIAL SERVICES; Financial Accounts (Not Including State Pensions)STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; TreasurerTAXES; Adjusted Gross Income TaxesTAXES; Credits

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorDanny Lopez
Primary sponsorDavid Niezgodski
Primary sponsorGreg Goode
Primary sponsorRyan Mishler
cosponsorCraig Snow

Action timeline

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View full action timeline15 actions⌄
  1. Feb 12, 2026

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    Committee PassageHouse
  2. Feb 5, 2026

    Representative Lopez added as sponsor

    House
  3. Feb 5, 2026

    Representative Snow removed as sponsor

    House
  4. Feb 5, 2026

    Representative Snow added as cosponsor

    House
  5. Feb 2, 2026

    First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

    Reading 1Referral CommitteeHouse
  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 142: yeas 42, nays 6

    PassageReading 3Reading 3Senate
  7. Jan 29, 2026

    House sponsor: Representative Snow

    Senate
  8. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to the House

    ReferralSenate
  9. Jan 27, 2026

    Amendment #2 (Mishler) prevailed; voice vote

    Amendment PassageSenate
  10. Jan 27, 2026

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

    Reading 2Senate
  11. Jan 26, 2026

    Senator Mishler added as second author

    Senate
  12. Jan 26, 2026

    Senator Niezgodski added as third author

    Senate
  13. Jan 20, 2026

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    Committee PassageSenate
  14. Jan 12, 2026

    First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

    Reading 1Referral CommitteeSenate
  15. Jan 12, 2026

    Authored by Senator Goode

    Senate

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Source data last updated Apr 29, 2026.