Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1396: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Abandoned local roadways.
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 36-7-3-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.126-2011, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1. (a) Section 2 of this chapter applies only to areas subject to the jurisdiction of no plan commission under this article. (b) Sections 3 through 9 of this chapter apply only to: (1) areas subject to the jurisdiction of an advisory plan commission under this article; and (2) areas subject to the jurisdiction of no plan commission under this article. (c) Sections 10, 14, and 16 of this chapter apply to all areas of the state. (d) Sections 12, 13, and 15 of this chapter apply to all areas of the state, except in a county having a consolidated city. (e) Section 12.5 of this chapter applies to all areas of the state. SECTION 2. IC 36-7-3-12.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 2026 IN 1396--LS 7116/DI 1, 2026]: Sec. 12.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), on the twentieth anniversary of the vacation of a right-of-way, the following are extinguished: (1) An easement or encumbrance on or within the right-of-way. (2) All rights relating to or in reliance on an easement or encumbrance …
Sponsors
- Robert Morris (R, HD-084) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- : Authored by Representative Morris
Subjects: TRANSPORTATION; Infrastructure; Highways, Roads, and Streets, PROPERTY; Abandoned or Unclaimed Property
Common questions
- What is HB1396?
- HB1396 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 HB1396 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1396?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1396?
- Robert Morris (R, HD-084).
- Where is the official record for HB1396?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1396
Source: official Indiana record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.