Self-service storage facilities.
Summary
Provides that the owner of a self-storage facility may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Specifies that a rental agreement is considered accepted if a person does not return the signed rental agreement but continues to use the storage space for at least 30 days. Provides that an owner of a self-service storage facility may terminate or choose not to renew a contract with a renter if certain conditions are met. Allows an owner of a self-service storage facility to dispose of a former renter's personal property not less than 30 days after terminating the rental agreement. Provides that a rental agreement may be delivered and executed electronically.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
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Senate Bill (H)
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4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to clarify and strengthen the rules governing self-service storage facilities in Indiana. The changes update the bill's title and digest to reflect more specific provisions about when owners can remove vehicles, how rental agreements are accepted, and timelines for disposing of personal property. These modifications provide clearer guidance for storage facility owners and renters regarding default conditions and property disposal rights.
Scope change
The bill's scope was refined to specify that vehicle removal applies to renters in default for at least 60 days, and property disposal must occur no less than 30 days after contract termination.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the default period for vehicle removal from unspecified to at least 60 days of renter default.
Clarified that rental agreement acceptance occurs when a person continues using storage space for at least 30 days without returning a signed agreement.
Updated property disposal timeline to require waiting no less than 30 days after terminating the rental agreement.
TECHNICAL
Added co-sponsors (Rogers, Freeman) to the bill header and updated digest reference number.
Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026
How they voted
40–5
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 48
Jan 27, 2026
D
Democratic9
55% Yea
R
Republican39
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 95: yeas 40, nays 6
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
4 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron Freeman
RRepublican
P
Blake Doriot
RRepublican
P
Linda Rogers
RRepublican
P
Steve Bartels
RRepublican
Co
Brian Buchanan
RRepublican
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