Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 161: Enforcement of prohibitions on public camping.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 161 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enforcement of prohibitions on public camping. Primary sponsor: Mike Bohacek (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Senator Bohacek added as second author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bohacek | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Bohacek added as second author
- Senator Carrasco added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Authored by Senator Freeman