Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 205: Development of affordable housing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 205 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Development of affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Shelli Yoder (Democratic), Andrea Hunley (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Senator Jackson L 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 a local zoning ordinance to allow for residential housing developed by a religious developer as a permitted use in all residential or commercial zones if specified conditions are satisfied.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelli Yoder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Andrea Hunley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 Jackson L added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Authored by Senators Yoder, Hunley