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SB70 • 2026

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

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

Taxes
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Justin Busch
Last action
2025-12-10
Official status
Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary text does not provide specific details about the board's decision-making process or its composition.

Riverboat Relocation Act

This act allows the owner of a riverboat casino in Rising Sun to move their gaming operations to Allen County or Fort Wayne, with certain conditions and fees.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the owner of the riverboat casino in Rising Sun to relocate their gaming business to Allen County or Fort Wayne if specific rules are followed.
  • Requires the owner to pay $50,000 if they sell or transfer ownership within ten years after moving.
  • Sets up how taxes from the new casino will be shared and used.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The owner of the riverboat casino in Rising Sun
  • People who live or work near Allen County or Fort Wayne

Terms To Know

Licensed Owner
The person or company that has permission to run a gambling business.
Wagering Tax Revenue
Money collected from taxes on gambling activities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not say what happens if the owner does not follow all the rules.
  • The exact details of when and how the board makes decisions are not clear.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SB0070.01.INTR.AMS04

Committee Introduced Senate Bill (S) • Senator Justin Busch

Filed

Plain English: This amendment allows riverboat casinos to move their location within the same county.

  • Permits a riverboat casino to relocate its operations within the same county.
  • The specific conditions and limitations for relocation are not detailed in this amendment text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-10 Senate

    Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  2. 2025-12-09 Senate

    Senator Maxwell added as second author

  3. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Authored by Senator Busch

  4. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.
Riverboat relocation.

Current Bill Text

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

Riverboat relocation.

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 Allen County or Fort Wayne 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 Allen County or Fort Wayne. Provides that a board is established for the purpose of making collaborative decisions for tax revenue.