# Indiana HB 1265: Natural resource entrance fees.

Indiana HB 1265, Natural resource entrance fees., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) House bill sponsored by Tim Yocum (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-06 (Authored by Representative Yocum) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana HB 1265
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Natural resource entrance fees.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-06
- Last action: 2026-01-06, Authored by Representative Yocum
- Sponsor: Tim Yocum (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: natural resources
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Allows counties to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $2 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into state parks and state recreation areas. Requires the department to collect the surcharge and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the revenue collected is to be used for purposes related to first responders and infrastructure improvements. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on a person who holds an annual pass.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Tim Yocum (Republican), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-06: Authored by Representative Yocum (House)
- 2026-01-06: First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced House Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1265/versions/HB1265.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)
- HB 1249: Various criminal law matters. (signed)
- HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles. (signed)
- HB 1115: Homeowners association governance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced House Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1265/versions/HB1265.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
- [HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1249-2026)
- [HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1200-2026)
- [HB 1115: Homeowners association governance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1115-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1265-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).