Gregory W. Porter
Candidate for State Representative, 96th District
Background
- Occupation
- Senior vice president, Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
- Lives in
- Indianapolis
State representative for House District 96 (part of Marion County) in his 17th term and ranking minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Senior vice president of external affairs at Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Documented positions
Health & human services
Authored state public education on Alzheimer's and dementia.In office
Porter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1029 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 19-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1029 (2026 session), "Alzheimer's disease and dementia education": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“collaborate with a national Alzheimer's disease and dementia organization in educating the public”
House Bill 1029 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored dedicating a state fund to child care and pre-K.In office
Porter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1026 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1026 (2026 session), "Child care funding": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“to be used for funding the Child Care and Development Fund voucher program and On My Way Pre-K programmatic funding”
House Bill 1026 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored seeking Medicaid coverage for health-related social needs.In office
As introduced, the waiver would cover health-related social needs. Porter is the first-listed author of House Bill 1028 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1028 (2026 session), "Medicaid coverage for health related social needs": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“apply, not later than October 1, 2026, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver”
House Bill 1028 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (10)
- 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 Gregory Porter, House District 96: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Gregory Porter: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- House Bill 1029 (2026 session), "Alzheimer's disease and dementia education": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1029 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1026 (2026 session), "Child care funding": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1026 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1028 (2026 session), "Medicaid coverage for health related social needs": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1028 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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