Ryan Lauer
Candidate for State Representative, 59th District
Background
- Occupation
- Technical specialist at Cummins
- Lives in
- Columbus
- Campaign website
- ryanlauer.com
State representative for House District 59 (part of Bartholomew County) since 2018 and vice chair of the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee; a technical specialist at Cummins in Columbus. Former Bartholomew County Council member and council president.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored recognizing military protective orders in Indiana protective order cases.In office
As introduced, parties would have a duty to tell the court about military protective orders, and courts could grant an ex parte order based on that evidence. Lauer is the first-listed author of House Bill 1286 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 90-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1286 (2026 session), "Military protective order": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the court to consider evidence of a military protective order in effect against a respondent for the protection of the petitioner”
House Bill 1286 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored requiring sheriffs to join the federal 287(g) program.In office
As introduced, each sheriff would need an agreement under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the county jail by January 1, 2026. Lauer is the first-listed author of House Bill 1158 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1158 (2025 session), "Participation in the 287(g) program": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“enter into a written agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the immigration program”
House Bill 1158 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored barring SNAP purchases of soft drinks, candy and chips.In office
As introduced, the banned items include energy drinks, sweetened beverages, soft drinks, chips and prepared desserts. Lauer is the first-listed author of House Bill 1263 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1263 (2026 session), "Use of SNAP benefits": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits recipients from using SNAP benefits to purchase accessory foods”
House Bill 1263 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored barring some convicted offenders from paid in-home care.In office
Lauer is the first-listed author of House Bill 1306 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1306 (2026 session), "Prevention of elder abuse": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Precludes certain individuals who have been convicted of particular crimes from providing certain types of in-home care for compensation.”
House Bill 1306 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored abolishing township assessors and shifting duties to counties.In office
Lauer is the first-listed author of House Bill 1193 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1193 (2025 session), "Township assessors": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Abolishes the office of township assessor, effective January 1, 2028.”
House Bill 1193 (2025 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 Ryan Lauer on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (14)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Bartholomew 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 Ryan Lauer, House District 59: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Ryan Lauer: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1286 (2026 session), "Military protective order": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1286 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1263 (2026 session), "Use of SNAP benefits": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1263 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1158 (2025 session), "Participation in the 287(g) program": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1158 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1193 (2025 session), "Township assessors": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1193 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1306 (2026 session), "Prevention of elder abuse": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1306 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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