Justin Moed
Candidate for State Representative, 97th District
Background
- Occupation
- Urban farm owner and manager
- Lives in
- Indianapolis
- Campaign website
- neighborsforjustinmoed.com
State representative for House District 97 (part of Marion County) since 2012 and House Democratic whip; a former Statehouse staffer who rose from doorkeeper to senior policy analyst. Owns and manages an urban farm on the south side of Indianapolis.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored ending sales tax on household utility bills.In office
As introduced, it covers electricity, gas, water and steam sold for domestic use. Moed is the first-listed author of House Bill 1213 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1213 (2026 session), "Elimination of sales tax on household utility use": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“is not a retail merchant making a retail transaction when the subsidiary or person furnishes or sells electrical energy”
House Bill 1213 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Housing
Authored requiring landlords to keep rentals pest- and mold-free.In office
Moed is the first-listed author of House Bill 1435 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1435 (2026 session), "Landlord-tenant matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires a landlord to provide and maintain a rental premises that is free from the following: (1) Pests”
House Bill 1435 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored pairing state down payment aid with CDFI mortgages.In office
Moed is the first-listed author of House Bill 1165 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1165 (2025 session), "Down payment assistance": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may pair down payment assistance with a first mortgage issued by a community development financial institution (CDFI)”
House Bill 1165 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored distributing road money by vehicle miles traveled.In office
Moed is the first-listed author of House Bill 1085 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1085 (2025 session), "Road funding": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“shall instead be distributed based on the proportionate share of road and street vehicle miles traveled”
House Bill 1085 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored electing utility regulatory commissioners in nonpartisan races.In office
Moed is the first-listed author of House Bill 1433 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1433 (2026 session), "Election of IURC commissioners": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides for nonpartisan election of the five members of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC)”
House Bill 1433 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (14)
- 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 Justin Moed, House District 97: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Justin Moed: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- House Bill 1213 (2026 session), "Elimination of sales tax on household utility use": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1213 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1433 (2026 session), "Election of IURC commissioners": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1433 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1435 (2026 session), "Landlord-tenant matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1435 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1165 (2025 session), "Down payment assistance": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1165 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1085 (2025 session), "Road funding": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1085 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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