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IN HB1327

IN HB1327
Annexation.


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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Annexation. Allows a town to annex: (1) a noncontiguous residential development; and (2) the right-of-way of a public highway connecting the development to the city. Provides that annexation is initiated by: (1) the filing of a petition requesting annexation by the owner of the residential development; and (2) the town legislative body adopting a resolution approving initiation of the annexation process. Requires the town to satisfy statutory requirements for annexation, including adopting a written fiscal plan and annexation ordinance.

AI Summary

This bill amends Indiana law to allow towns to annex noncontiguous residential developments and the public highway right-of-way connecting them to the town, provided certain conditions are met, such as the development having a minimum number of lots and being a specific distance from the town's existing boundaries. The annexation process is initiated by the property owner filing a petition, followed by the town's legislative body approving the initiation and adopting a resolution. The bill also outlines requirements for public hearings, written fiscal plans, and notification to landowners, and clarifies that territory annexed under this new provision cannot be used for further annexations under certain sections of the law, though it can be considered for annexations under other specific sections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government (on 01/06/2026)

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