Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1316: Sewer and storm water fees incurred by tenants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1316 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sewer and storm water fees incurred by tenants. Primary sponsor: Vernon Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes billing procedures for municipal sewage or storm water user fees assessed for real property that is occupied by someone other than the owner. Provides that a lien does not attach for user fees assessed against real property occupied by someone other than the owner under certain circumstances. Requires the assessing entity to release certain liens and delinquent user fees upon receipt of a verified demand in writing from the owner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“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 Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
- Authored by Representative Smith V