Issue · Environment

Environment (Parks & Recreation)

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Indiana, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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2026 Regular Session
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All environment bills

in committee · Indiana · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 1414: 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.
passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 67: Studies relating to natural lands.

Requires the department of natural resources to study and issue a report on the following topics: (1) opportunities to leverage public land to improve public health outcomes; (2) options for a consistent visitor fee collection system at state fish and wildlife areas; and (3) a plan to mitigate and recover from natural disasters affecting public land.