Bill > HB1415

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Indiana law to limit nuisance lawsuits against racing facilities and racetracks. It defines "racing facility or racetrack" as a designated area for competitive vehicle and motorsport races, including tracks, spectator areas, garages, and associated grounds or buildings. It also defines the "area of the racing facility or racetrack" as a five-mile radius from its perimeter. The core provision states that a racing facility or racetrack, or any of its related parts, cannot be considered a public or private nuisance if a lawsuit is brought by someone who bought or improved property within that five-mile radius *after* the racetrack began operating. This protection applies even if the racetrack changes its size, scope, technology, type of racing, or ownership, and it prevents local governments from enacting ordinances that would restrict racetrack operations in a way that conflicts with this provision, though it does not exempt them from health and safety laws. This bill does not apply if the nuisance is caused by the negligent operation of the racetrack.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1415/details