IndianaSB 89Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)Senate

Three-way permits.

Sponsored By: Dan Dernulc (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Summary

Provides the alcohol and tobacco commission may issue not more than: (1) three new three-way permits to the town of Schererville; (2) three new three-way permits to the city of Lafayette; (3) two new three-way permits to the city of West Lafayette; (4) eight new three-way permits to restaurants located within a transit development district located in the city of Michigan City; (5) two new three-way permits to the city of Delphi; and (6) two new three-way permits to the city of Bloomington.

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Bill Overview

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More restaurant alcohol permits with costly limits

Effective upon passage, the law authorizes new three-way alcohol permits for restaurants in six cities. The limits are Schererville: 3; Lafayette: 3; West Lafayette: 2; Bloomington: 2; Michigan City: 8; and Delphi: 2 additional permits beyond those authorized elsewhere in the section. Restaurant owners, operators, or lessees must have premises in qualifying downtown redevelopment or economic development areas, except in Michigan City, where a transit development district is required. Each permit costs $40,000 upfront, and municipalities can require a formal written commitment through an ordinance. If operations stop for more than six months, the permit returns to the state without a refund or compensation. Permits generally cannot change owners or move to another location. If the area loses its qualifying status, renewal and ownership transfers remain allowed, but the permit still cannot move.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dan Dernulc

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • David Niezgodski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Heath VanNatter

    Republican • House

  • Julie Olthoff

    Republican • House

  • La Keisha Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Spencer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Randy Novak

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Niemeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Timothy O'Brien

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 118 • No: 16

House vote • 2/16/2026

Third reading: passed

Yes: 79 • No: 10

Senate vote • 1/27/2026

Third reading: passed

Yes: 39 • No: 6

Bill Text

  • Engrossed Senate Bill (H)

  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

  • Senate Bill (S)

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