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SB193 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Greg Walker
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify which governmental entities will be affected.

Governmental Entity Limited Liability Act

This act amends Indiana's civil procedure laws by providing governmental entities with immunity when operating activities on land leased from the federal government and updates the definition of 'extreme sport area' to include obstacle courses.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides governmental entities with immunity from tort claims if they are running activities on land leased from the federal government.
  • Expands the definition of 'extreme sport area' to include obstacle courses.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Governmental entities that lease land from the federal government and run activities there
  • People who participate in extreme sports, including those at obstacle courses

Terms To Know

immunity
Protection from being sued or held responsible for certain actions.
extreme sport area
A place where people can do dangerous sports and activities, now including obstacle courses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which governmental entities will be affected.
  • It is unclear how this change will affect current laws or court cases.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Niemeyer added as second author

  2. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Authored by Senator Walker G

  3. 2026-01-06 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.
Governmental entity limited liability.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.

Governmental entity limited liability.

Provides that a governmental entity operating an activity on land leased by the governmental entity from the federal government is entitled to certain immunities from a tort claim. Expands the definition of "extreme sport area" to include an obstacle course.