Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1353: Bedford food and beverage tax.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Authorizes the city of Bedford to impose a food and beverage tax.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. SECTION 1. IC 6-9-78 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 78. City of Bedford Food and Beverage Tax Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the city of Bedford. Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 6-9-12-1 apply throughout this chapter. Sec. 3. (a) The fiscal body of the city may adopt an ordinance to impose an excise tax, known as the city food and beverage tax, on transactions described in section 4 of this chapter. The fiscal body of the city may adopt an ordinance under this subsection only after the fiscal body has previously held at least one (1) separate public hearing in which a discussion of the proposed ordinance to impose the city food and beverage tax is the only substantive issue on the agenda for the public hearing. (b) If the city fiscal body adopts an ordinance under subsection (a), the city fiscal body shall immediately send a certified copy of 2026 IN 1353--LS 6070/DI the ordinance to the department of state revenue. (c) If the city fiscal body adopts an ordinance under subsection (a), the city food and beverage tax applies to transactions that occur after the later of the following: (1) …
Sponsors
- Chris May (R, HD-065) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- : Authored by Representative May
Subjects: COUNTIES; Lawrence, TAXES; Food and Beverage Taxes, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1353?
- HB1353 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Bedford food and beverage tax.
- What does HB1353 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
- What is the status of HB1353?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1353?
- Chris May (R, HD-065).
- Where is the official record for HB1353?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1353
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