Matt Hostettler
Republican · IN · IN State Representative
Matt Hostettler worked as a crude oil gauger and pipeline operator for CountryMark Refining and Logistics. A lifelong southwest Indiana resident, he holds a management degree from Purdue University.
Where Matt Hostettler stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record),
Opposes
Cost of Living Reduction (1 record), Immigration (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Mixed record
Healthcare Affordability (1 support · 1 oppose), Environment and Public Health (1 support · 4 oppose)
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Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted for House Bill 1003, which makes labs and scan centers post cash prices for 50 common services and cuts some patient bills. The Indiana House adopted the final version 67-25, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 2, which requires Healthy Indiana Plan adults to work, train or volunteer at least 20 hours a week. The Indiana House passed the bill 66-28, and it became law.
April 8, 2025Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support · 4 oppose
Voted for House Bill 1355, which puts state review of large livestock farms on a 90-day clock. The Indiana House agreed to the final version 73-22, and it became law.
February 19, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for House Bill 1150, which limits what homeowners groups and local governments may regulate, including flag displays. The Indiana House agreed to the final version 72-19, and it became law.
February 18, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 258, which removes Indiana's own permit system for nuclear power plants. The Indiana House passed the bill 64-28, and it became law.
February 9, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Cosponsored a bill proposing to ban a range of food additives from foods made or sold in Indiana (House Bill 1376).
January 8, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: iga.in.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Voted for House Bill 1037, which stops local governments setting stricter building site run-off rules than the state. The Indiana House agreed to the final version 68-20, and it became law.
April 17, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 450, which sets rules for Indiana's delegates to any constitutional convention. The Indiana House passed the bill 69-27, and it became law.
March 24, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Cost of Living Reduction
Cost of Living Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 424, which lets electric utilities charge customers for planning a small nuclear reactor before holding a permit. The Indiana House passed the bill 59-30, and it became law.
March 20, 2025Opposes Cost of Living Reduction
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 2 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 76, which makes local governments help enforce federal immigration law, including honoring holds. The Indiana House passed the bill 61-28, and it became law.
February 12, 2026Opposes Immigration
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for House Bill 1393, which makes jails alert the sheriff when they book someone believed to be in the country unlawfully. The Indiana House agreed to the Senate's version 58-19, and it became law.
April 16, 2025Opposes Immigration
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 31, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Matt Hostettler coauthored Indiana House Resolution 28 recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security on 2026-01-08.
January 8, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: iga.in.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 284, which limits civilian police oversight boards to an advisory role. The Indiana House passed the bill 70-25, and it became law.
February 24, 2026Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Matt Hostettler coauthored Indiana House Bill 1375, Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process, on 2026-01-08.
January 8, 2026Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: iga.in.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 2, which requires Healthy Indiana Plan adults to work, train or volunteer at least 20 hours a week. The Indiana House passed the bill 66-28, and it became law.
April 8, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 358, which raises school reading standards and tightens a school choice fund. The Indiana House adopted the final version 58-28, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 oppose
Voted for House Bill 1274, which stops insurers making customers post no-gun signs. The Indiana House passed the bill 69-25, and it became law.
January 28, 2026Opposes Gun Control
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Matt Hostettler coauthored Indiana House Bill 1375, Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process, on 2026-01-08.
January 8, 2026Opposes Gun Control
Source: iga.in.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 3 support
Voted for Senate Bill 112, which treats a candidate's withdrawal papers as a request to update their voter address. The Indiana House passed the bill 72-24, and it became law.
February 10, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 526, which changes how absentee ballots that must be rejected are handled in voting machine tests. The Indiana House backed the final version 65-26, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted for House Bill 1680, which requires proof of citizenship for some voter registrations and adds regular election checks. The Indiana House adopted the final version 65-25, and it became law.
April 23, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 1150, which limits what homeowners groups and local governments may regulate, including flag displays. The Indiana House agreed to the final version 72-19, and it became law.
February 18, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 289, which bars public employers and schools from using race or sex in hiring, admissions or aid. The Indiana House backed the final version 64-26, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 1041, which makes colleges label sports teams by sex and bars males from women's teams. The Indiana House passed it 71-25, and it became law.
February 18, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 31, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 oppose
Voted for House Bill 1273, which makes shareholder advisory firms disclose when advice against management lacks a financial study. The Indiana House agreed to the final version 72-20, and it became law.
February 25, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted against Senate Bill 277, which repeals 84 sections of environment law and turns many agency duties into choices. The Indiana House passed the bill 53-45, and it became law.
February 24, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted against Senate Bill 285, which makes camping or sleeping on government land a crime after a warning. The Indiana House passed the bill 53-44, and it became law.
February 24, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 2, 2026
Voted against Senate Bill 475, which bans new noncompete deals that stop doctors working for a rival after leaving a hospital. The Indiana House backed the final version 65-21, and it became law.
April 24, 2025
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 31, 2026
Race Matt Hostettler is in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 64; Indiana · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.