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IN HB 1265

died on adjournment

Natural resource entrance fees.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower

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Did IN HB 1265 pass?

No. IN HB 1265 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-06): Authored by Representative Yocum

What is IN HB 1265 about?

Allows counties to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $2 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into state parks and state recreation areas. Requires the department to collect the surcharge and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the revenue collected is to be used for purposes related to first responders and infrastructure improvements. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on a person who holds an annual pass.

Who sponsors IN HB 1265?

Tim Yocum is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1265.

Description

Allows counties to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $2 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into state parks and state recreation areas. Requires the department to collect the surcharge and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the revenue collected is to be used for purposes related to first responders and infrastructure improvements. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on a person who holds an annual pass.

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Latest action
2026-01-06 — Authored by Representative Yocum
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  • Tim Yocumauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-06

    Authored by Representative Yocum

  2. 2026-01-06

    First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

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