Senate Bill

SB 162

Department of workforce development.

In plain English

Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income" for unemployment benefits. Limits the definition of "suitable work" to extended benefit claims and allows the Department of Workforce Development to make certain direct deposit payments in limited cases. Also allows some people who file disaster unemployment assistance claims to get additional benefits, and makes other changes.

Written by AI from the official digest below, and checked only by automated rules. If they differ, the official digest and bill text control.

Official digest

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 Removes outdated or expired provisions.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.

Latest action: Signed by the Governor, March 5, 2026Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Linda Rogers, Blake Doriot, Jake Teshka

Co-authors and co-sponsors: David Niezgodski, Lonnie Randolph, Rodney Pol, Heath VanNatter, Victoria Garcia Wilburn, Becky Cash

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.

Senate · Jan 20, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: SB 162 - Rogers - 3rd Reading

Passed

46 yes0 no3 did not vote

Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no, 3 did not voteDemocrats: 10 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

House · Feb 24, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: SB 162 - Teshka - 3rd Reading

Passed

97 yes0 no3 did not vote

Republicans: 68 yes, 0 no, 1 did not voteDemocrats: 28 yes, 0 no, 2 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (97)

Did not vote (3)

Senate · Feb 25, 2026

Final vote: concurrence or conference report

Roll call text: SB 162 - Rogers

Passed

48 yes0 no2 did not vote

Republicans: 39 yes, 0 no, 1 did not voteDemocrats: 9 yes, 0 no, 1 did not vote

How each member voted

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.