Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB164: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals.
Status: Signed into law, February 27, 2026
Study of community or urban microfarming.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals. SECTION 1. IC 15-11-2-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 10. (a) The department shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide. (b) The study conducted under subsection (a) must include the following: (1) A summary of existing studies and literature regarding the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide. (2) Identification of zoning templates and best practices for community or urban microfarm management. (3) Opportunities for partnerships with the Purdue University cooperative extension service, local health departments, health care providers, and educational institutions. (c) Not later than December 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the general assembly, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, with the following information: (1) The findings regarding subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3). (2) A specific finding as to: (A) whether and how community or urban microfarm SEA 164 zones could work in Indiana; and (B) what options are available for future pilot programs or technical assistance. (3) A recommendation and (B) future legislation to implement community or urban microfarm zones. SEA 164 President of the Senate President Pro Tempore Speaker of the House of Representatives Governor of the …
Sponsors
- Mark Spencer (D, SD-003) · primary sponsor
- James Tomes (R, SD-049)
- Jean Leising (R, SD-042)
- Susan Glick (R, SD-013)
- Shelli Yoder (D, SD-040)
- Brett Clark (R, SD-024)
- J.D. Ford (D, SD-029)
- Lonnie Randolph (D, SD-002)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 71
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Returned to the Senate without amendments
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 344: yeas 88, nays 3
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: do pass, adopted
- : Representative Bartlett added as cosponsor
Votes
- SB0164.03.COMH (February 24, 2026): 88 yea, 3 nay, passed
- SB0164.02.COMS (January 29, 2026): 44 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Generally, AGRICULTURE; Generally, AGENCIES; Department of Agriculture (ISDA), HIGHER EDUCATION; Colleges and Universities (Including Ivy Tech), AGRICULTURE; Crops
Common questions
- What is SB164?
- SB164 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals.
- What does SB164 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals.
- What is the status of SB164?
- Signed into law as of February 27, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB164?
- Mark Spencer (D, SD-003), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB164?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/sb0164
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