Bill > HB1052

This bill updates Indiana's regulations for onsite sewage systems (septic systems) by modifying several key aspects of their oversight and management. The bill changes the composition and voting procedures of the technical review panel, which is responsible for reviewing and approving new sewage treatment technologies and local ordinances. Specifically, the panel will now include all voting members except for the state department staff chair, and it will have new procedures for handling tie votes, including sending ordinances back to local governments for revision. The bill requires the Indiana Department of Health to adopt new rules for both residential and nonresidential onsite sewage systems by 2026, including guidelines for system inspections and specific requirements for systems installed in flood plains. Additionally, the bill voids existing local ordinances that do not comply with state regulations and establishes that future ordinances must be approved by the technical review panel. The changes aim to standardize and improve the regulation of onsite sewage systems across Indiana, ensuring consistent standards and allowing for technological innovation while maintaining environmental and public health protections.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1052/details