HB 1414

Indiana House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 22, 2026.

Forest management.

Bill ID IN-2026-HB-1414
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Natural Resources
House in_committee 2026-01-22
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Beau Baird
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-22 Status in_committee
2026-01-22 Latest Action Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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