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Yes: 138 • No: 0
IndianaSB 59Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET
Notice of annexation outreach meetings.
Sponsored By: Rick Niemeyer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Early annexation notices to landowners
Beginning July 1, 2026, the city must publish notice of each outreach meeting at least 30 days before it happens. It must also mail notice to each landowner at least 30 days before the first meeting, to the address on the tax records. The mailing can be first-class or certified with return receipt (or another method with a return receipt) and must say your property is in the proposed annexation and list the meeting dates, times, and places. The city must also send notice to the county executive body, the township executive, and any plan commission in the area. Proof of mailing counts even if you do not accept delivery. If a remonstrance is filed, the city must file proof of mailing and proof of publication with the court. This outreach notice is in addition to other required notices.
More annexation outreach for residents
Beginning July 1, 2026, a city or town must start outreach no earlier than six months before it introduces an annexation ordinance. The outreach must include public information meetings: at least six for annexations under section 3 or 4, and at least three for annexations under section 5 or 5.2. Meetings must show maps of the proposed area and plans to extend services, with dates. They must explain the expected fiscal impact on taxpayers, including any tax or fee increases. For annexations under section 5.2, the city must share the preliminary written fiscal plan.
Who these annexation rules cover
Beginning July 1, 2026, these outreach and notice rules apply only to annexation ordinances adopted after June 30, 2015. Annexations done under section 5.1 are not covered. Some annexations therefore do not have to follow these outreach steps.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rick Niemeyer
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dan Dernulc
Republican • Senate
Daryl Schmitt
Republican • Senate
Harold Slager
Republican • House
Julie Olthoff
Republican • House
Mike Aylesworth
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/16/2026
Roll Call 248 on SB0059.04.COMH
Yes: 89 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Senate vote • 1/13/2026
Roll Call 20 on SB0059.03.ENGS
Yes: 49 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
2/24/2026SenatePublic Law 10
2/24/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/23/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/18/2026HouseReturned to the Senate without amendments
2/17/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/17/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 248: yeas 89, nays 0
2/16/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/12/2026HouseCommittee report: do pass, adopted
2/10/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/20/2026HouseReferred to the House
1/14/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 20: yeas 49, nays 0
1/13/2026SenateSenator Schmitt added as third author
1/13/2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Slager
1/13/2026SenateCosponsors: Representatives Olthoff, Aylesworth
1/13/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
1/12/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Niemeyer) prevailed; voice vote
1/12/2026SenateSenator Dernulc added as second author
1/12/2026SenateCommittee report: do pass, adopted
1/8/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Niemeyer
12/8/2025SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
12/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed Senate Bill (H)
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Introduced Senate Bill (S)
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