Plans for a special session of the Indiana General Assembly will not move forward on November 3, despite that date being previously announced by Governor Mike Braun.

House Speaker Todd Huston, who represents part of Fishers, issued a statement Wednesday confirming that legislative leaders are still finalizing the schedule.

“House Republicans are working on scheduling and have been in communication with our colleagues in the Senate about the logistics of convening the General Assembly following the Governor’s call for a special session,” Huston said.

According to Huston, state law allows the General Assembly up to 40 days to complete its work once a special session begins. “Given the calendar and member availability, we will not be convening on Nov. 3 but are working within this general time frame as we consider the schedule,” he added.

Huston cited the 2022 special session as an example, when lawmakers were called into session on July 6, convened on July 25, and adjourned on August 5.

He also noted that the legislature is already required by statute to return to the Statehouse on Tuesday, November 18, for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 2026 regular session.

“As always, our goal is to accomplish our work in a way that is most efficient and cost effective for Hoosier taxpayers,” Huston said. “Our plan is to have a legislative schedule out as soon as possible.”

Governor Braun announced earlier this week that he would call a special session for November 3 to address changes to Indiana’s congressional district maps. However, it now appears lawmakers will gather later in November or December to take up that work.