Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1309: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
Local regulation of no impact home based businesses.
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 36-7-2-15 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 15. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Goods" means merchandise, equipment, products, supplies, or materials. (2) "Home based business" means a business: (A) for the manufacture, provision, or sale of goods or services; and (B) that is owned and operated or (ii) a tenant; of a residential dwelling. (3) "No impact home based business" means a home based business to which all of the following apply: (A) The total number of on-site employees and clients do not exceed the municipal occupancy limit for the 2026 IN 1309--LS 7082/DI residential dwelling. (B) The business (ii) do not generate on-street parking or a substantial increase in traffic through the residential area; (iii) occur inside the residential dwelling or in the yard; and (iv) are not visible from the street. (b) The use of a residential dwelling for a no impact home based business is a permitted use. A municipality may or (2) require a person to apply, register, or (B) a license; (C) a variance; or (D) any other type of approval; from the municipality to operate a no impact home based business. …
Sponsors
- Robert Morris (R, HD-084) · primary sponsor
- Jake Teshka (R, HD-007)
- Heath VanNatter (R, HD-038)
- Judy, Chris (R)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- : Authored by Representative Morris
- : Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, VanNatter, Judy
Subjects: LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1309?
- HB1309 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 HB1309 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1309?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1309?
- Robert Morris (R, HD-084), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1309?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1309
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