Indiana ranks 10th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 30.50.
Indiana Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 10th of 50
Score: 30.50
2025: 8th, 33.36
Change: down two places, -2.86 points
National median: 12.88
Strengthened existing REINS Act in March 2026 (SB 4), lowering the cost threshold that triggers mandatory legislative review of regulations from $1 million to $500,000 over two years.
How Indiana Compares to Its Neighbors
Indiana's four bordering states — Illinois (45th, -3.70), Kentucky (21st, 14.55), Michigan (42nd, 0.10), and Ohio (16th, 17.85) — average 7.20. Indiana outscores all four. The Midwest's median is 15.00, the highest of the four regions; Indiana still scores about twice that despite this year's decline.
