Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 251 — Cause of action for business damages.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that if a unit enacts an ordinance that causes a business's profit to decline by at least 15%, the business may bring an action for damages against the unit. Exempts certain ordinances and specifies which businesses may bring an action. Provides that a unit is not liable for damages if the unit repeals the ordinance, amends the ordinance in a manner that will not cause the business's profit to decline by at least 15%, or grants a waiver to the affected business.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

  2. Authored by Senator Doriot

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 251 do?
Provides that if a unit enacts an ordinance that causes a business's profit to decline by at least 15%, the business may bring an action for damages against the unit. Exempts certain ordinances and specifies which businesses may bring an action. Provides that a unit is not liable for damages if the unit repeals the ordinance, amends the ordinance in a manner that will not cause the business's profit to decline by at least 15%, or grants a waiver to the affected business.
Who sponsors SB 251?
SB 251 is sponsored by Blake Doriot (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 251?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 251?
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