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SB 275

FSSA fiscal matters.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Garten and 4 co-sponsors

Indiana's FSSA fiscal reform bill (SB 275) passed the House 68-27 with amendments after legislative debate, returning to Senate for final reconciliation.

Senate dissented from House amendments
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Bill Summary · SB 275

Legislative bill overview

SB 275 addresses fiscal matters related to Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). The bill passed the Indiana House with substantial bipartisan support (68-27) after undergoing amendments during the legislative process. The measure was returned to the Senate with amendments, indicating continued negotiation over its specific provisions.

Why is this important

FSSA oversees major state programs including SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid, child welfare, and disability services affecting hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers. Fiscal legislation affecting FSSA can influence program funding levels, eligibility requirements, administrative efficiency, or benefit structures. The bill's passage suggests lawmakers reached consensus on budgetary or operational changes, though the amendment process indicates debate over implementation details.

Potential points of contention

  • The failed Porter Amendment (31-63) suggests disagreement over a specific fiscal provision or policy direction within the FSSA framework
  • The successful Steuerwald Amendment indicates the chamber modified the bill's approach, creating uncertainty about whether all stakeholders accept the revised terms
  • Without the full bill text, the precise fiscal impacts—whether increasing, decreasing, or redirecting FSSA resources—remain unclear, potentially affecting vulnerable populations differently

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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