HB 1415

                                                           Introduced Version
          HOUSE BILL No. 1415
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              DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 32-30-6.
Synopsis: Limits on nuisance actions against racetracks. Provides that
a racing facility or racetrack or any of its appurtenances is not and does
not become a nuisance, public or private, within the area of the racing
facility or racetrack, in an action brought by a person who purchased
or improved property within the area of the racing facility or racetrack
or its appurtenances after the racing facility or racetrack initially
commenced operation as a racing facility or racetrack.
Effective: July 1, 2026.
                  Baird, Commons
   January 8, 2026, read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government.
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                                                                                       Introduced
            Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026)
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                   HOUSE BILL No. 1415
    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
 property.
     Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1    SECTION 1. IC 32-30-6-1.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2026]: Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "area of the racing
4 facility or racetrack" means the area located within a five (5) mile
5 radius of the perimeter of the property or contiguous group of
6 properties operated as a racing facility or racetrack.
7    SECTION 2. IC 32-30-6-4.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
8 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
9 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "racing facility or
10 racetrack" means a designated area or facility where competitive
11 vehicle and motorsport races are conducted. The term includes the
12 track, spectator areas, garages, and any associated grounds,
13 buildings, or appurtenances used to operate the races.
14    SECTION 3. IC 32-30-6-8.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
15 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
16 1, 2026]: Sec. 8.5. (a) This section does not apply if a nuisance
17 results from the negligent operation of a racing facility or
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1 racetrack or the racing facility's or racetrack's appurtenances.
2    (b) A racing facility or racetrack or any of its appurtenances is
3 not and does not become a nuisance, public or private, within the
4 area of the racing facility or racetrack, in an action brought by a
5 person who purchased or improved property within the area of the
6 racing facility or racetrack or its appurtenances after the racing
7 facility or racetrack initially commenced operation as a racing
8 facility or racetrack.
9    (c) Subsection (b) applies to a racing facility or racetrack
10 regardless of any changes to the:
11(1) size, scope, or configuration of the racing facility or
12racetrack;
13(2) technology used at the racing facility or racetrack;
14(3) type of racing conducted at the racing facility or
15racetrack; or
16(4) ownership of the racing facility or racetrack.
17    (d) Subject to subsection (e), a political subdivision (as defined
18 in IC 36-1-2-13) may not adopt or enforce any ordinance,
19 resolution, or regulation that would restrict, limit, or prohibit the
20 operation of a racing facility or racetrack in a manner inconsistent
21 with subsection (b).
22    (e) This section may not be construed to exempt a racing facility
23 or racetrack from compliance with federal, state, or local health or
24 safety laws or ordinances.
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