Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1414
Forest management.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Beau Baird (Republican)
Cosponsors (3)
- Michael Karickhoff (Republican)
- Carolyn Jackson (Democratic)
- Steve Bartels (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · House
Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Representatives Bartels, Jackson C added as coauthors - Jan 8, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Baird