Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1414: Forest management.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1414 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Forest management. Primary sponsor: Beau Baird (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of natural resources (department) to establish recreational fees for the access and use of state forest land. Provides that the department shall ensure that at all times: (1) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 100 years or older; and (2) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 20 years or younger. Provides that money in the state forestry fund does not revert to the state general fund. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Baird | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Steve Bartels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Carolyn Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mike Karickhoff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
- Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Representatives Bartels, Jackson C added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
- Authored by Representative Baird