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IndianaSB 23Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET

Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs.

Sponsored By: Brett Clark (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New permit lets fairs sell alcohol

Beginning July 1, 2026, local fair boards can get a one-year alcohol permit for fairgrounds. The permit has no fee and is not subject to quotas. Boards must list designated vendors, event dates, and a floor plan, and use certified servers. Designated vendors may sell drinks by the glass during legal hours and must follow state prohibited-sales rules. Minors may be present in the permitted areas at those fairs.

Alcohol businesses can vend at fairs

Starting July 1, 2026, breweries, wineries, distillers, and beer or liquor retailers can take part in county fair events under the fair’s permit. They may sell or give samples as their own permit allows. They must notify the commission or get approval when required. Normal limits still apply, like sample caps, days-per-year rules, and container and labeling rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brett Clark

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alaina Shonkwiler

    Republican • House

  • Blake Doriot

    Republican • Senate

  • Dan Dernulc

    Republican • Senate

  • David Niezgodski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ethan Lawson

    Republican • House

  • Justin Busch

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyle Walker

    Republican • Senate

  • Linda Rogers

    Republican • Senate

  • Lonnie Randolph

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Spencer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ron Alting

    Republican • Senate

  • Vaneta Becker

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 102 • No: 31

House vote • 2/16/2026

Roll Call 247 on SB0023.03.COMH

Yes: 66 • No: 22 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 1/27/2026

Roll Call 89 on SB0023.02.COMS

Yes: 36 • No: 9 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Law 6

    2/24/2026Senate

  2. Signed by the Governor

    2/24/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/23/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    2/18/2026House

  5. Returned to the Senate without amendments

    2/17/2026House

  6. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/17/2026Senate

  7. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 247: yeas 66, nays 22

    2/16/2026House

  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    2/12/2026House

  9. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    2/10/2026House

  10. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

    1/29/2026House

  11. Referred to the House

    1/28/2026Senate

  12. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 89: yeas 36, nays 9

    1/27/2026Senate

  13. House sponsor: Representative Shonkwiler

    1/27/2026Senate

  14. Cosponsor: Representative Lawson

    1/27/2026Senate

  15. Senators Busch, Dernulc, Becker, Spencer, Niezgodski added as coauthors

    1/27/2026Senate

  16. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/26/2026Senate

  17. Senator Walker K added as third author

    1/22/2026Senate

  18. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/22/2026Senate

  19. Senator Alting added as second author

    1/8/2026Senate

  20. Senators Rogers, Doriot added as coauthors

    1/8/2026Senate

  21. Senator Randolph added as coauthor

    1/8/2026Senate

  22. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

    12/8/2025Senate

  23. Authored by Senator Clark

    12/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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  • Senate Bill (H)

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  • Senate Bill (S)

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