Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1077: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Boating issues.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources. SECTION 1. IC 14-8-2-131.9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 131.9. (a) "Inland lake", for purposes of IC 14-15-3, means a reasonably permanent body of water (2) is substantially at rest in a depression in the surface of the earth; (3) covers an area of at least five (5) acres within the shoreline and water line, including bays and coves; and (4) is entirely surrounded by land. (b) The term does not include Lake Michigan. SECTION 2. IC 14-8-2-307.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 307.5. "Water recreation flag" for purposes of IC 14-15-3, means a flag that: (1) is at least twelve (12) inches wide by twelve (12) inches 2026 IN 1077--LS 6280/DI high; (2) is square or rectangular, approximately four (4) units high by five (5) units long; (3) is a bright orange or red color; and (4) is mounted on a handle and displayed as to be visible from all directions. SECTION 3. IC 14-15-2-6, AS AMENDED BY P.L.111-2016, SECTION 9, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6. (a) This section …
Sponsors
- Dave Heine (R, HD-085) · primary sponsor
- David Abbott (R, HD-018)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
- : Authored by Representative Heine
- : Coauthored by Representative Abbott
Subjects: TRANSPORTATION; Generally, NATURAL RESOURCES; Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
Common questions
- What is HB1077?
- HB1077 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
- What does HB1077 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
- What is the status of HB1077?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1077?
- Dave Heine (R, HD-085), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1077?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1077
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