Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1077: Boating issues.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1077 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Boating issues. Primary sponsor: Dave Heine (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a person towed by a motorboat to wear a personal flotation device. Provides that a person operating a boat on an inland lake shall operate the vessel in a counter-clockwise fashion. Establishes that a person operating a boat between sunset and sunrise may not tow anything other than a distressed boat. Requires a person on a boat to use a red or orange safety flag when a person being towed enters the water.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Heine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| David Abbott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
- Authored by Representative Heine
- Coauthored by Representative Abbott