Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1204: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
Status: In committee, February 16, 2026
Natural resource entrance fees.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
From the amended text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources. SECTION 1. IC 14-8-2-87.9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 87.9. "Fees", for purposes of IC 14-19-3-6, means entrance or admission fees that are paid in a county upon or after entering an Indiana state park or state recreation area located in the county. SECTION 2. IC 14-8-2-225.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 225.6. "Public safety", for purposes of IC 14-19-3-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 6-3.6-2-14. SECTION 3. IC 14-19-3-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6. (a) The general assembly finds the following: (1) Counties in which a significant amount of land is owned by the state or federal government, or in which a reservoir is located, experience a unique loss of tax revenue for use in EH 1204--LS 6295/DI providing government services such as public safety and maintaining the drinking water supply. (2) A unique approach is required to ensure that the counties receive additional revenue to pay for public safety and to address reservoir water quality issues for those …
Sponsors
- Dave Hall (R, HD-062) · primary sponsor
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074)
- Lindsay Patterson (R, HD-055)
- Matt Pierce (D, HD-061)
Latest actions
- : Senator Schmitt added as cosponsor
- : Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
- : Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor
- : Senator Donato added as cosponsor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
- : Senator Holdman added as cosponsor
- : Senator Charbonneau added as cosponsor
- : Referred to the Senate
- : Cosponsors: Senators Deery, Yoder
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 174: yeas 71, nays 7
Votes
- HB1204.04.ENGH (February 2, 2026): 71 yea, 7 nay, passed
Subjects: RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS; Treasurers, AGENCIES; Department of Natural Resources (DNR), NATURAL RESOURCES; State Parks
Common questions
- What is HB1204?
- HB1204 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 HB1204 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 HB1204?
- In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Senator Schmitt added as cosponsor (February 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1204?
- Dave Hall (R, HD-062), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1204?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1204
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