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SB205 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

Housing Land
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Shelli Yoder
Last action
2026-01-14
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the specific conditions required for religious developers.

Law About Religious Developers Building Homes

This law changes Indiana's rules so that religious groups can build homes in any area where houses or businesses are allowed, as long as certain conditions are met.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes local zoning rules to allow religious developers to build residential housing in all residential and commercial zones if specific conditions are satisfied.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments that make zoning decisions
  • Religious groups interested in developing affordable housing

Terms To Know

zoning ordinance
A rule made by local government about how land can be used, like for houses or businesses.
religious developer
An organization that builds homes and follows religious beliefs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what the conditions are that religious developers must meet.
  • It is unclear how this will affect existing zoning rules in different parts of Indiana.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-14 Senate

    Senator Jackson L added as coauthor

  2. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Authored by Senators Yoder, Hunley

  3. 2026-01-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Development of affordable housing.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

Development of affordable housing.

Requires a local zoning ordinance to allow for residential housing developed by a religious developer as a permitted use in all residential or commercial zones if specified conditions are satisfied.