Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1058: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Status: Signed into law, February 24, 2026
Annexation.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government. SECTION 1. IC 36-4-3-3.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3.7. (a) This section applies to an annexation, if the annexation territory becomes surrounded on all sides by the municipality after June 30, 2026. (b) A municipality may annex territory by adopting an annexation ordinance under section 3 or 4 of this chapter after complying with sections 2.1 and 2.2 of this chapter. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a proposed annexation territory consists of: (1) land that: (A) is contiguous to the municipality under section 1.5 of this chapter; and (B) abuts, at least in part, one (1) side of the railroad tracks and railroad right-of-way; and (2) land: (A) that is not contiguous to the municipality under section 2026 IN 1058--LS 6421/DI 1.5 of this chapter; and (B) and (ii) abuts, at least in part, the opposite side of; the railroad tracks and railroad right-of-way described in subdivision (1)(B); the proposed annexation territory satisfies the contiguity requirements under section 1.5 of this chapter. The annexing municipality is not required to obtain the consent of any person owning, leasing, operating, or using the railroad tracks or railroad right-of-way to annex …
Sponsors
- Gregory Steuerwald (R, HD-040) · primary sponsor
- Jennifer Meltzer (R, HD-073)
- Dave Hall (R, HD-062)
Latest actions
- : Public Law 22
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Returned to the House without amendments
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 150: yeas 50, nays 0
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: do pass, adopted
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
Votes
- HB1058.03.COMS (February 10, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HB1058.02.COMH (January 12, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: TRANSPORTATION; Railroads, Trains, and Stations, ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
Common questions
- What is HB1058?
- HB1058 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What does HB1058 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1058?
- Signed into law as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: Public Law 22 (February 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1058?
- Gregory Steuerwald (R, HD-040), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1058?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1058
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