Bill > HB1193

This bill abolishes the office of township assessor in Indiana, with a phased approach to elimination. Specifically, if a township assessor's office becomes vacant before January 1, 2028, the office will be immediately abolished and its duties transferred to the county assessor. On January 1, 2028, all remaining township assessor offices will be permanently eliminated. The bill provides a detailed transition plan, including transferring all employment positions, real and personal property, outstanding obligations, and funds from township assessors to county assessors. Employees of township assessors will be given opportunities to interview for positions with the county assessor, and those currently employed will be allowed to remain in their positions until they resign or are terminated according to county assessor employment practices. The legislation aims to streamline property assessment processes by consolidating assessment duties under county assessors, with provisions to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. The bill includes technical amendments to various sections of Indiana law to reflect these changes and requires the legislative services agency to prepare additional corrective legislation for the 2028 legislative session.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1193/details