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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
Relocation of casino to Marion County. Provides that the licensed owner of the riverboat located in the city of Rising Sun (licensed owner) may relocate gaming operations to a casino in Marion County if certain conditions are met. Requires the licensed owner to pay a fee of $50,000,000 if the licensed owner sells or transfers the licensed owner's interest in the licensed owner's license within 10 years of the approval of relocation. Provides for the distribution of wagering tax revenue and supplemental wagering tax revenue from a casino in Marion County. Requires the licensed owner of a casino in Marion County to annually pay a community support fee to the city of Rising Sun and Ohio County.
AI Summary
This bill allows the licensed owner of a riverboat casino currently located in Rising Sun, Indiana, to relocate its gaming operations to a new casino in Marion County, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include a significant investment of at least $750 million in the Marion County casino development, obtaining support from the mayors of Rising Sun and Indianapolis, and ensuring the vacated site in Ohio County is redeveloped. If the licensed owner sells or transfers their license within 10 years of relocation approval, they must pay a $50 million fee. The bill also outlines how wagering tax revenue and supplemental wagering tax revenue from the new Marion County casino will be distributed, and requires the licensed owner to annually pay a community support fee to Rising Sun and Ohio County, equivalent to the tax revenue those entities previously received. Additionally, the bill adjusts the supplemental wagering tax rate for the Marion County casino and clarifies the distribution of tax revenue to local governments and the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/244/details |
| Fiscal Note #2: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0244/fiscal-notes/SB0244.01.INTR.FN002.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0244/SB0244.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0244/fiscal-notes/SB0244.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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