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Yes: 186 • No: 48
IndianaHB 1355Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Confined feeding operations.
Sponsored By: Kendell Culp (Republican)
Became Law
environmental affairsthe senate
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Bill Overview
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New approval rules for confined farms
Beginning July 1, 2026, approvals come with clearer standards and enforcement. The department may add manure handling and land application conditions to your approval. It can amend or revoke approvals to stop pollution or for rule violations. The commissioner may deny an application for lying or for certain resolved enforcement actions. Before deciding, the commissioner considers your culpability, cooperation, and self-policing. If denied, the decision must state the key facts, but the commissioner does not have to say how much each factor weighed. If your design follows this chapter and a registered professional engineer certifies it, the department cannot force design changes.
Rules for solid-manure facilities
Beginning July 1, 2026, solid-manure facilities get design relief but must control runoff. For facilities that hold solid manure from strawpack or dry pack, the department cannot require liquid‑manure system designs. When rain or surface water touches that manure, the facility must control runoff. If you apply for a new structure that does not affect an already approved one, the department may not force updates to the existing facility.
Upkeep rules for earthen berms
Beginning July 1, 2026, earthen berms at manure storage sites must be kept stable and easy to inspect. You must use vegetation or other erosion controls and maintain the berm for clear visual checks. Trees and shrubs must stay at least 16 feet from the inside of the berm. Keep vegetation trimmed so it does not hide problems or weaken the berm.
Faster, clearer permits for confined farms
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law sets a preapplication meeting for new manure treatment, control, or animal feeding structures. The department schedules it within 30 days after it gets engineered designs. If changes are requested, you must resend plans within 45 days; the department then decides eligibility within 90 days after the meeting or resubmission. For the formal application, the department must decide within 90 days of a completed filing. If it misses that, you can ask for your application fee back, and the refund is due within 25 working days; review continues. The department can pause the 90-day clock if it sends a deficiency notice within 30 days of getting your application. The department also names a single point of contact for questions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kendell Culp
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Beau Baird
Republican • House
Daryl Schmitt
Republican • Senate
Mike Aylesworth
Republican • House
Rick Niemeyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/19/2026
Roll Call 299 on HB1355.04.ENGS.CON01
Yes: 73 • No: 22
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Roll Call 191 on HB1355.04.ENGS
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 5
House vote • 1/28/2026
Roll Call 117 on HB1355.02.COMH
Yes: 69 • No: 26 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Public Law 42
2/26/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
2/26/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
2/25/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/24/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/23/2026HouseHouse concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 299: yeas 73, nays 22
2/19/2026HouseMotion to concur filed
2/19/2026HouseReturned to the House with amendments
2/18/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 191: yeas 44, nays 0
2/17/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
2/12/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Niemeyer) prevailed; voice vote
2/12/2026SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/9/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
2/2/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate sponsors: Senators Niemeyer, Schmitt
1/28/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 117: yeas 69, nays 26
1/28/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/27/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/22/2026HouseRepresentative Baird added as coauthor
1/22/2026HouseRepresentative Aylesworth added as coauthor
1/12/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
1/8/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Culp
1/8/2026House
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