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Yes: 212 • No: 64
IndianaSB 176Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET
Shooting ranges.
Sponsored By: James Tomes (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
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Permit protections for existing shooting ranges
Beginning July 1, 2026, repairs, upgrades, or expansions at shooting ranges count as continuing the same use. Local governments must process permits using the same objective rules they use for similar commercial, industrial, or farm properties. They cannot slow or deny permits to force annexation or to make owners give up legal rights. These rules lower the risk of permit delays for existing ranges.
Indoor ranges and sporting stores allowed by right
Beginning July 1, 2026, indoor shooting ranges are allowed in commercial, industrial, or agricultural zones if they keep all bullets inside and limit noise. Retail sporting goods stores are allowed in commercial zones. Local governments may require a water and sewer will-serve letter and may charge an application fee. Permitted use means no public hearing is needed beyond a site plan check. The law defines what counts as an indoor range and a retail sporting goods store, and federal and state safety rules still apply.
State rules override local range limits
Beginning July 1, 2026, local governments may set neutral rules on range location, safety, and construction, but those rules must follow this state chapter. The chapter does not apply in historic districts, in flood plains, or in some commercial zones that allow mixed‑use housing. Areas with a lawfully operating range on commercial land before July 1, 2026 keep limited protections for later work within existing boundaries. Any older local zoning that conflicts with this chapter is void to the extent of the conflict. Permit applications filed before July 1, 2026 stay under the old rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James Tomes
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Aaron Freeman
Republican • Senate
Ben Smaltz
Republican • House
Blake Doriot
Republican • Senate
Eric Koch
Republican • Senate
Gary Byrne
Republican • Senate
James Buck
Republican • Senate
Jim Lucas
Republican • House
Jim Pressel
Republican • House
Liz Brown
Republican • Senate
Matt Commons
Republican • House
Michael Crider
Republican • Senate
Michael Young
Republican • Senate
Mike Bohacek
Republican • Senate
Randy Maxwell
Republican • Senate
Tyler Johnson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/27/2026
Roll Call 403 on SB0176.03.COMH.CCH001
Yes: 67 • No: 25
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Roll Call 309 on SB0176.03.COMH.CCS001
Yes: 42 • No: 8
House vote • 2/16/2026
Roll Call 252 on SB0176.03.COMH
Yes: 65 • No: 25 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 1/26/2026
Roll Call 75 on SB0176.02.COMS
Yes: 38 • No: 6
Actions Timeline
Public Law 117
3/5/2026SenateSigned by the Governor
3/5/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateRules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 309: yeas 42, nays 8
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/27/2026HouseRules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 403: yeas 67, nays 25
2/27/2026HouseCCR # 1 filed in the House
2/26/2026HouseCCR # 1 filed in the Senate
2/26/2026SenateSenator Freeman added as coauthor
2/26/2026SenateSenator Taylor G removed as conferee
2/25/2026SenateSenator Koch added as coauthor
2/25/2026SenateSenator Garten added as conferee
2/25/2026SenateSenator Doriot removed as conferee
2/25/2026SenateSenator Doriot added as conferee
2/25/2026SenateRepresentative Johnson B removed as conferee
2/24/2026HouseRepresentative Commons removed as advisor
2/24/2026HouseRepresentative Commons added as conferee
2/24/2026HouseSenate conferees appointed: Tomes, Taylor G
2/19/2026SenateSenate advisors appointed: Pol, Buck
2/19/2026SenateHouse advisors appointed: Commons, Lucas, Smith V
2/18/2026HouseHouse conferees appointed: Smaltz, Johnson B
2/18/2026HouseMotion to dissent filed
2/17/2026SenateConcurrence withdrawn
2/17/2026SenateMotion to concur filed
2/17/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Senate Bill (H)
Senate Bill (S)