House Bill

HB 1248

Advanced DNA testing for cold cases.

Official digest

Establishes a process concerning eligibility for advanced DNA testing for cold cases.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor, March 3, 2026Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Carey Hamilton, Cyndi Carrasco, Rodney Pol

Co-authors and co-sponsors: Wendy McNamara, Garrett Bascom, Maureen Bauer, Sue Glick, J.D. Ford, Scott Baldwin, Jim Buck, Fady Qaddoura

Roll-call votes

3 recorded votes, oldest first. Third-reading votes decide whether a bill passes a chamber; amendment votes and procedural motions are listed too.

House · Jan 22, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1248 - Hamilton - 3rd Reading

Passed

92 yes0 no8 did not vote

Republicans: 62 yes, 0 no, 7 did not voteDemocrats: 29 yes, 0 no, 1 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (92)

Did not vote (8)

Senate · Feb 19, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1248 - Carrasco - 3rd Reading

Passed

46 yes0 no4 did not vote

Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no, 3 did not voteDemocrats: 9 yes, 0 no, 1 did not vote

How each member voted

House · Feb 25, 2026

Final vote: concurrence or conference report

Roll call text: HB 1248 - Hamilton

Passed

86 yes0 no14 did not vote

Republicans: 60 yes, 0 no, 9 did not voteDemocrats: 25 yes, 0 no, 5 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (86)

Did not vote (14)

Source: Open States, compiled from the Indiana General Assembly's official roll calls. The official record at iga.in.gov controls. Spot an error? Let us know.