Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 242: Innkeeper's tax.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 242 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Innkeeper's tax. Primary sponsor: Travis Holdman (Republican), Scott Baldwin (Republican), Chris Judy (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the city of New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax at a flat rate that does not exceed $5 per night. Amends provisions regarding distribution and uses of the Hamilton County innkeeper's tax. Makes corresponding changes to statutes concerning innkeeper's tax administration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Holdman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Scott Baldwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Judy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Danny Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“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 Ways and Means
- Referred to the House
- Cosponsor: Representative Lopez
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 81: yeas 37, nays 7
- House sponsor: Representative Judy
- Amendment #1 (Holdman) prevailed; voice vote
- Amendment #5 (Baldwin) prevailed; voice vote
- Amendment #2 (Holdman) prevailed; voice vote
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
- Senator Baldwin added as second author
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