Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 118: Self-service storage facilities.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 118 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Self-service storage facilities. Primary sponsor: Blake Doriot (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican), Steve Bartels (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the owner of a self-storage facility may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Specifies that a rental agreement is considered accepted if a person does not return the signed rental agreement but continues to use the storage space for at least 30 days. Provides that an owner of a self-service storage facility may terminate or choose not to renew a contract with a renter if certain conditions are met. Allows an owner of a self-service storage facility to dispose of a former renter's personal property not less than 30 days after terminating the rental agreement. Provides that a rental agreement may be delivered and executed electronically.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Doriot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Steve Bartels | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Brian Buchanan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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 Judiciary
- Referred to the House
- House sponsor: Representative Bartels
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 95: yeas 40, nays 6
- Senator Buchanan added as coauthor
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Senator Freeman added as third author
- Senator Rogers added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Authored by Senator Doriot