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Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana SB 176

Shooting ranges.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Cosponsors (12)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest

Provides that the maintenance, repair, renovation, modernization, or expansion of buildings, structures, or facilities used in connection with a shooting range, including improvements to safety, security accessibility, or environmental controls, is a continuation of a permitted use and may not be treated by a local unit of government as: (1) an expansion of a nonconforming use; or (2) a basis to deny, delay, or condition approval of any permit that is otherwise required under applicable building codes or safety regulations. Provides that if an area is zoned for commercial use, a retail sporting goods store is a permitted use on each lot or parcel. Provides that if a property is zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural use, an indoor shooting range is permitted on any lot or parcel if certain conditions are satisfied.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 27, 2026
House		SB 176 - SmaltzpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 27, 2026
Senate		SB 176 - TomespassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 16, 2026
House		SB 176 - Smaltz - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 26, 2026
Senate		SB 176 - Tomes - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see

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