Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 216: Eminent domain.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 216 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eminent domain. Primary sponsor: Jim Buck (Republican), Rick Niemeyer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that if a unit of local government (unit) provides forgivable loans, the unit must (as a condition of providing forgivable loans) require that a person operating a business on a property may be entitled to compensation for business losses resulting from a condemnation of the property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Buck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Rick Niemeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Authored by Senators Buck, Niemeyer