IN SB 188
withdrawnParking at Lake Michigan beaches.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper
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Quick answers
Did IN SB 188 pass?
No. IN SB 188 was withdrawn and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-01-12): Withdrawn
What is IN SB 188 about?
Prohibits a municipality from charging parking fees at a municipally owned parking lot at a municipal park beach on Lake Michigan, unless the municipality has: (1) a lifeguard on duty at the beach during the hours that swimming is allowed; and (2) public rescue equipment installed on any pier or public access site of the municipality. Allows a municipality to charge parking fees without satisfying the lifeguard requirement while notes, bonds, leases, or other obligations are outstanding that the municipality: (1) issued, incurred, or entered into before July 1, 2026; and (2) pays or pledged to pay from parking fee revenues. Prohibits a municipality from pledging or using parking fees to pay bonds, leases, or other debt obligations issued, incurred, or entered into after June 30, 2026.
Who sponsors IN SB 188?
Mike Bohacek is the primary sponsor of IN SB 188.
Description
Prohibits a municipality from charging parking fees at a municipally owned parking lot at a municipal park beach on Lake Michigan, unless the municipality has: (1) a lifeguard on duty at the beach during the hours that swimming is allowed; and (2) public rescue equipment installed on any pier or public access site of the municipality. Allows a municipality to charge parking fees without satisfying the lifeguard requirement while notes, bonds, leases, or other obligations are outstanding that the municipality: (1) issued, incurred, or entered into before July 1, 2026; and (2) pays or pledged to pay from parking fee revenues. Prohibits a municipality from pledging or using parking fees to pay bonds, leases, or other debt obligations issued, incurred, or entered into after June 30, 2026.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-12 — Withdrawn
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
- COUNTIES; Lake
- CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Motor Vehicle Offenses (Excluding Traffic Violations)
- FINANCIAL SERVICES; Bonds (Non-Judicial)
- HEALTH; Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- HEALTH; Generally
- HOMELAND SECURITY; Fire and Public Safety Training and Certification
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally
- NATURAL RESOURCES; Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
- RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
- TRANSPORTATION; Generally
- TRANSPORTATION; Traffic Rules, Regulations, Penalties, and Violations
Sponsors
- Mike Bohacekauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-12
Withdrawn
withdrawal
2026-01-06
First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-06
Authored by Senator Bohacek
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Related bills
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