Bill > SB0293

This bill allows the licensed owner of a riverboat currently located in Ohio County to relocate its gaming operations to a new casino in the city of New Haven, subject to several specific conditions. The licensed owner must submit a request to the Indiana Gaming Commission, commit to investing at least $500 million in the new casino development (with at least 50% invested in the initial phase), and work with local communities to redevelop the vacated site in Ohio County. If the licensed owner sells or transfers the license within five years of approval, they must pay a $50 million fee. The bill establishes a new "Together for Tomorrow Commission" composed of local government officials from New Haven and Fort Wayne to collaborate on how to use the tax revenue generated by the new casino. This commission will receive a portion of the casino's tax revenue and can use these funds for purposes such as public health, addiction services, homelessness prevention, and public safety. The bill also ensures that Ohio County and the city of Rising Sun will continue to receive a supplemental distribution similar to their previous gaming-related revenue, and requires that at least 20% of the city of New Haven's share of tax revenue be used for property tax relief for homeowners.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/293/details