Matthew S. Lehman
Candidate for State Representative, 79th District
Background
- Occupation
- President, Bixler Insurance
- Lives in
- Berne
- Campaign website
- mattlehman.com
State representative for House District 79 (Adams County and parts of Jay and Wells counties) since 2008; an insurance agent and president of Bixler Insurance in Berne. Served on the Adams County Council from 1994 to 2008 and is a past president of the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Authored insurer duties when aerial images drive non-renewals.In office
Lehman is the first-listed author of House Bill 1261 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1261 (2026 session), "Use of aerial photography": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“when the insurer uses aerial images to aid in its determination to not renew property insurance coverage”
House Bill 1261 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored barring contract exclusions based on workers' comp ratings.In office
Lehman is the first-listed author of House Bill 1214 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 87-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1214 (2025 session), "Worker's compensation": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“a party may not prohibit an employer from bidding on a contract solely on the basis of the employer's experience rating”
House Bill 1214 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored rules for online public records request portals.In office
As introduced, portals would use CAPTCHA and verify requesters' physical addresses. Lehman is the first-listed author of House Bill 1360 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 97-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1360 (2026 session), "Access to public records": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires a public agency to establish and maintain an electronic portal for submission of public records requests”
House Bill 1360 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored professional standards for the State Board of Accounts.In office
Lehman is the first-listed author of House Bill 1267 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 31-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1267 (2026 session), "State board of accounts": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides that the state board of accounts is subject to applicable professional auditing standards.”
House Bill 1267 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Courts & justice
Authored limits on certain lawsuits, including public nuisance claims.In office
As introduced, it also bars certain claims against ride-share companies and against property owners for crimes committed by others. Lehman is the first-listed author of House Bill 1417 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1417 (2026 session), "Causes of action and damages": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Limits a civil cause of action concerning a public nuisance.”
House Bill 1417 (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 Matthew S. Lehman on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (16)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Adams 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 (Jay 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 (Wells County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Matt Lehman, House District 79: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Matt Lehman: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1417 (2026 session), "Causes of action and damages": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1417 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1360 (2026 session), "Access to public records": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1360 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1261 (2026 session), "Use of aerial photography": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1261 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1267 (2026 session), "State board of accounts": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1267 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1214 (2025 session), "Worker's compensation": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1214 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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