SB 216 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Eminent domain.

Summary

Provides that if a unit of local government (unit) provides forgivable loans, the unit must (as a condition of providing forgivable loans) require that a person operating a business on a property may be entitled to compensation for business losses resulting from a condemnation of the property.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Senate Bill (S) → Senate Bill (S) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from an introduced draft to a revised version with significant changes to its digest and applicability. The primary substantive change narrows the scope of the forgivable loan requirement, now applying only to units of local government under IC 36-1-8-20.5 rather than all units. Procedural requirements for appraiser qualifications were also modified to clarify when they apply.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed from all units of local government to specifically those operating under IC 36-1-8-20.5 regarding forgivable loans.

SCOPE

The requirement for units of local government to mandate compensation for business losses when providing forgivable loans now applies only to units under IC 36-1-8-20.5, removing the broader application to all local government units.

REQUIREMENT

The notice requirement for claiming compensation for loss of a going concern was updated to clarify it applies only when a unit under IC 36-1-8-20.5 is involved.

Appraiser qualification requirements were reorganized and clarified, specifying that at least one appraiser must be qualified to determine loss of a going concern when an owner notifies the court under subsection (c).

TECHNICAL

The bill number format was updated from 'Introduced Senate Bill' to 'Senate Bill' with updated dates and digest information reflecting the amendment process.

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Committee

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors