Governor Mike Braun is calling Indiana lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special legislative session beginning Monday, November 3, to address congressional redistricting and changes to the state tax code.
The Governor announced Monday morning that he will sign a proclamation convening the General Assembly to “protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair.” He also urged lawmakers to update Indiana’s tax code to align with recent federal changes.
“I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair. I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana’s tax code with new federal tax provisions to ensure stability and certainty for taxpayers and tax preparers for 2026 filings,” Braun said in a written statement
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Indiana uses federal tax law as the starting point for state income tax filings. Recent federal legislation — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — includes provisions that affect state filings. State officials say addressing the discrepancy now will help avoid amended returns, processing delays, and other disruptions for taxpayers and businesses during the 2026 filing season.
The redistricting issue stems from legal and political developments in other states that could impact Indiana’s congressional representation. Lawmakers are expected to consider adjustments to district boundaries during the session.
House Speaker Todd Huston acknowledged the governor’s announcement, saying lawmakers are evaluating their next moves.
“We’ve received the Governor’s call for a special session and will continue having conversations within our caucus and with our counterparts in the Senate on our next steps,” Huston said Monday.
Under Indiana law, a special session called by the governor must be completed within 30 calendar days of its start. That means lawmakers would have until December 3 to finish their work on both redistricting and tax conformity legislation.
Special sessions are relatively rare in Indiana and require a gubernatorial proclamation. The last time lawmakers were called into special session was in 2022, primarily to address tax relief and abortion legislation.
The General Assembly will meet in Indianapolis starting November 3. Additional details about the scope of the redistricting proposal and the specific tax code changes are expected to be released in the coming days.
