States / Indiana / HB 1414

HB 1414 Reported from Committee

Forest management.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Requires the department of natural resources (department) to establish recreational fees for the access and use of state forest land. Provides that the department shall ensure that at all times: (1) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 100 years or older; and (2) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 20 years or younger. Provides that money in the state forestry fund does not revert to the state general fund. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
Last action
Jan 27, 2026 — Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
Session
2026
Momentum
47 · Moderate