Garrett R. Bascom
Candidate for State Representative, 68th District
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
- Lives in
- Dearborn County
- Campaign website
- bascomforindiana.com
State representative for House District 68 (Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties and part of Jefferson County); an attorney with his own law firm in Southeast Indiana. Former Dearborn-Ohio County deputy prosecutor and deputy attorney general.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored requiring police to report suspected illegal immigrants to ICE.In office
As introduced, this applies after arresting or summoning someone suspected of not being lawfully present in the United States. Bascom is the first-listed author of House Bill 1393 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 121-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1393 (2025 session), "Immigration notice": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires a law enforcement officer to provide the name, address, and other identifying information to ICE”
House Bill 1393 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Education
Authored barring public university funds for DEI programs.In office
As introduced, the ban covers state university policies, programs and campus activities outside the classroom. Bascom is the first-listed author of House Bill 1496 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1496 (2025 session), "State educational institution administration": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“advocate for campus diversity, equity, and inclusion; or (2) promote or engage in political or social activism”
House Bill 1496 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored rules defining and regulating low-THC hemp extract.In office
Bascom is the first-listed author of House Bill 1285 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1285 (2026 session), "Low THC hemp extract": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Defines "low THC hemp extract" as a substance that: (1) is derived from hemp”
House Bill 1285 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Supports more resources for mental health treatment.
ReportGarrett Bascom for State Representative (home, "Garrett on the Issues")Campaign website · Garrett Bascom for State Representative · bascomforindiana.com
“Garrett will be an advocate for the increased allocation of resources toward mental health treatment”
Authored registration and oversight of addiction recovery residences.In office
As introduced, it also has the state certify integrated reentry and correctional support programs. Bascom is the first-listed author of House Bill 1296 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 32-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1296 (2026 session), "Mental health services": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the owner of a recovery residence to register with the division of mental health and addiction”
House Bill 1296 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Courts & justice
Supports expanding jail addiction treatment programs statewide.
ReportGarrett Bascom for State Representative (home, "Garrett on the Issues")Campaign website · Garrett Bascom for State Representative · bascomforindiana.com
“He has been an advocate for expanding programs like the Jail Chemical Addiction Program throughout the state.”
Authored barring death penalty if pretrial disability finding.In office
Bascom is the first-listed author of House Bill 1432 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1432 (2026 session), "Death sentence and intellectual disabilities": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits the state from seeking the death penalty against a defendant if a court determines at any time before trial”
House Bill 1432 (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 Garrett R. Bascom on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (18)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Dearborn 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 (Jefferson 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 (Ohio 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Switzerland County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Garrett Bascom, House District 68: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Garrett Bascom: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Garrett Bascom for State Representative (home, "Garrett on the Issues")
Campaign website · Garrett Bascom for State Representative · bascomforindiana.com
- House Bill 1393 (2025 session), "Immigration notice": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1393 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1296 (2026 session), "Mental health services": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1296 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1496 (2025 session), "State educational institution administration": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1496 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1432 (2026 session), "Death sentence and intellectual disabilities": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1432 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1285 (2026 session), "Low THC hemp extract": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1285 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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