Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 54: Zoning overlay districts for solar projects.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 54 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Zoning overlay districts for solar projects. Primary sponsor: Liz Brown (Republican), Gary Byrne (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Senator Byrne 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.
Provides that after December 31, 2025, a permit authority may not establish in a unit a zoning overlay district in which one or more commercial solar energy projects (CSE projects) will be located unless each underlying zoning district across which the proposed overlay district will extend is zoned for a use that, under the unit's existing zoning ordinance at the time the overlay district is proposed, permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district. Provides that if one or more underlying zoning districts across which the proposed overlay district will extend is not zoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district, each such underlying zoning district, or part of the zoning district, must be rezoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within all or part of the underlying zoning district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Gary Byrne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“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 Byrne added as second author
- Authored by Senator Brown L
- First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities