Bill > HB1512

This bill establishes an outdoor recreation development program within the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) to enhance tourism and economic opportunities related to outdoor recreation. The program will coordinate tourism development activities with outdoor recreation businesses, focusing on rural economic development and identifying funding sources for outdoor recreation opportunities. Specifically, the program aims to promote tourism by working with industry stakeholders to improve outdoor recreation activities, cultivate outdoor recreation businesses, and recommend policies to enhance recreational experiences in Indiana. The program will also prepare an annual report for the governor and general assembly detailing the economic, social, and community impact of the outdoor recreation industry across the state, and develop strategies to increase job opportunities and address workforce issues in the outdoor recreation sector. The Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be responsible for administering the program, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1512/details