Chris Jeter
Candidate for State Representative, 88th District
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney; partner, Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP
- Lives in
- Fishers
- Campaign website
- chrisjeter.com
State representative for House District 88 (parts of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties) since August 2020 and chair of the House Judiciary Committee; a partner at the Fishers law firm Massillamany Jeter & Carson. U.S. Navy Reserve officer who served seven years on active duty.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored felony penalties for injurious phone use while driving.In office
Jeter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1391 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1391 (2026 session), "Use of telecommunications device while driving": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“commits a Level 5 felony if the violation is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another person”
House Bill 1391 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Supports making large data centers bear their energy costs.
He supports data center investment if ratepayers, the grid and local control are protected.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 88 (candidate survey)Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“the largest users should carry their fair share of the cost”
Courts & justice
Sponsored the bail-reform constitutional amendment on this ballot.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 88 (candidate survey)Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I am the House sponsor of the constitutional bail reform Hoosiers will vote on this November as Public Question 1.”
Authored denying bail to defendants proven dangerous.In office
As introduced, the state would have to show the arrestee is dangerous and no release conditions would protect the public. Jeter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1194 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1194 (2026 session), "Bail matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides that offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves”
House Bill 1194 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored expanding the legal definition of crimes of violence.In office
Jeter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1258 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 85-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1258 (2026 session), "Crimes of violence": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Revises the definition of "crime of violence" to include arson, escape, criminal stalking, and offenses related to regulated explosives.”
House Bill 1258 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored a special prosecutor unit and prosecutor review board.In office
Jeter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1006 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 147-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1006 (2025 session), "Prosecutors": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the special prosecutor unit, the prosecutor review board, and the public prosecution fund.”
House Bill 1006 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored changes to the civil rights commission's court role.In office
Jeter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1193 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 83-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1193 (2026 session), "Civil rights commission": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“the civil rights commission (commission) may not represent a private individual in a civil action”
House Bill 1193 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chris Jeter on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (18)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hamilton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Madison County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Chris Jeter, House District 88: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Chris Jeter: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 88 (candidate survey)
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
- House Bill 1194 (2026 session), "Bail matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1194 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1258 (2026 session), "Crimes of violence": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1258 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1006 (2025 session), "Prosecutors": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1006 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1193 (2026 session), "Civil rights commission": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1193 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1391 (2026 session), "Use of telecommunications device while driving": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1391 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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