Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1077
Boating issues.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dave Heine (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- David Abbott (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Requires a person towed by a motorboat to wear a personal flotation device. Provides that a person operating a boat on an inland lake shall operate the vessel in a counter-clockwise fashion. Establishes that a person operating a boat between sunset and sunrise may not tow anything other than a distressed boat. Requires a person on a boat to use a red or orange safety flag when a person being towed enters the water.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Heine - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representative Abbott