
2026 Legislative Session Summary
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Indiana General Assembly concluded its work for the 2026 legislative session at the end of the February, wrapping up a fast-paced and highly compressed schedule.

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Indiana General Assembly concluded its work for the 2026 legislative session at the end of the February, wrapping up a fast-paced and highly compressed schedule.

Reading Time: 4 minutesA December start to session for legislators to debate proposed changes to the state’s congressional districts will result in adjournment sine die at the end of February.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe short session began earlier than usual due to a late-year push to address congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.

Reading Time: 2 minutesLawmakers are navigating a new governor at the helm and a restricted budget as forecasts predict lower tax receipts, particularly in the second year of the next biennial budget cycle.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs an odd-numbered year, this “long session” centers on crafting Indiana’s biennial budget.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis fly-in remains one of the most impactful components of the Association’s national political engagement.

Reading Time: 2 minutesOur revamped meetings will offer fresh, valuable content for both members and legislators, ensuring every participant gains meaningful insights and connections.

Reading Time: 3 minutesInterchange fees are a nominal charge that offsets the costs of operating a payment system that is extremely beneficial to consumers and retailers alike.

Reading Time: 4 minutesLawmakers adjourned sine die late Friday, March 8, one week earlier than scheduled after starting a week later.

Reading Time: 3 minutesLawmakers insisted they wanted to keep this year’s legislative session a low-key affair, but there was still plenty to talk about on Jan. 23 at the IBA’s Legislative Briefing and Reception.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe exhaustion of FMLA leave is not the end of the analysis, but a turning point where ADA obligations take center stage.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the IFPA is an Illinois state law, it applies to electronic payment transactions that occur in Illinois, regardless of whether the card issuer is an Illinois financial institution.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe foundational strength and relevancy of the commercial banking industry have never been more resilient.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have so much to celebrate about our past and anticipate with our future, it’s difficult to choose where to start.