Indiana - Session 2026
Title: Forest management.
Requires the department of natural resources (department) to establish recreational fees for the access and use of state forest land. Provides that the department shall ensure that at all times: (1) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 100 years or older; and (2) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 20 years or younger. Provides that money in the state forestry fund does not revert to the state general fund. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users. Authors / Co-Authors
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-27 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-27 | Latest Action | Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1210 | Department of local government finance. | enacted |
| HB 1406 | Tax and fiscal matters. | enacted |
| SB 163 | Various property tax matters. | enacted |
| SB 226 | Indiana department of administration. | enacted |
| SB 243 | Various tax matters. | enacted |
| SB 254 | Ivy Tech Community College. | enacted |
| SB 4 | Various fiscal matters. | enacted |
| HB 1268 | Indiana defense matters. | enacted |