House Bill

HB 1155

Traffic enforcement.

In plain English

Creates a pilot project that lets a large homeowners association subdivision (at least 1,500 lots and 15 miles of association-owned private roads) set speed limits and stop intersections on those roads. Gives law enforcement officers power to enforce state vehicle laws there, but only the association's speed limits and stop signs, and allows the association to hire off-duty officers. The pilot project expires July 1, 2028.

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

Establishes a traffic enforcement on private roads pilot project. Provides that a subdivision: (1) that is subject to governance authority by a homeowners association; (2) that contains at least 1,500 lots; and (3) with at least 15 miles of private road that are owned and maintained by the homeowners association; may establish maximum speed limits and designate intersections at which a vehicle is required to stop. Provides that a law enforcement officer has all police powers necessary to enforce the laws of the state for the regulation and use of vehicles on the private roads within the subdivision governed by the homeowners association. Provides that, with the exception of maximum speed limits and stop signs established by the homeowners association, a law enforcement officer may not enforce other rules or requirements established by the homeowners association. Provides that, with certain requirements, a homeowners association may enter into an agreement with or employ an off duty law enforcement officer. Provides that the pilot program expires July 1, 2028.

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

Authors and sponsors

Ed Soliday, Ed Charbonneau, Rick Niemeyer

Co-authors and co-sponsors: Julie Olthoff, Garrett Bascom, Randy Maxwell

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 28, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1155 - Soliday - 3rd Reading

Passed

81 yes10 no9 did not vote

Republicans: 63 yes, 0 no, 6 did not voteDemocrats: 17 yes, 10 no, 3 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (81)

No (10)

Did not vote (9)

Senate · Feb 19, 2026

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1155 - Charbonneau - 3rd Reading

Passed

31 yes15 no4 did not vote

Republicans: 27 yes, 10 no, 3 did not voteDemocrats: 4 yes, 5 no, 1 did not vote

How each member voted

House · Feb 25, 2026

Final vote: concurrence or conference report

Roll call text: HB 1155 - Soliday

Passed

69 yes12 no19 did not vote

Republicans: 54 yes, 1 no, 14 did not voteDemocrats: 14 yes, 11 no, 5 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (69)

No (12)

Did not vote (19)

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.