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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
County fire protection. Requires each county, excluding a county containing a consolidated city or a county that is entirely within a fire protection district, to establish a county fire and emergency service board (board). Requires the board to develop a county fire and emergency service plan (county plan). Requires the board, on January 1, 2028, to establish a county fire and emergency service district (district) to provide fire protection to: (1) the unincorporated territory of each township located in the county in which the township provides fire protection; and (2) any other territory within the county that is transferred to the district in accordance with the county plan. Provides that a township, excluding a township in a county containing a consolidated city, may not impose a property tax levy for fire services for property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2027. Provides that a fire protection district that includes all of the unincorporated area of the county may establish a nine member governing board.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that most counties, excluding those with a consolidated city or entirely within a fire protection district, establish a County Fire and Emergency Service Board (board) to create a County Fire and Emergency Service Plan (county plan). By January 1, 2028, this board will establish a County Fire and Emergency Service District (district) to provide fire protection to unincorporated township areas and any other territory transferred to it. The bill also prohibits townships, except those in counties with a consolidated city, from levying property taxes for fire services after December 31, 2027, and allows for a nine-member governing board for fire protection districts that encompass all unincorporated county areas.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1352/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1352/HB1352.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1352/fiscal-notes/HB1352.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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