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SB 188 IN

Parking at Lake Michigan beaches.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 12, 2026) Withdrawn

Summary

Prohibits a municipality from charging parking fees at a municipally owned parking lot at a municipal park beach on Lake Michigan, unless the municipality has: (1) a lifeguard on duty at the beach during the hours that swimming is allowed; and (2) public rescue equipment installed on any pier or public access site of the municipality. Allows a municipality to charge parking fees without satisfying the lifeguard requirement while notes, bonds, leases, or other obligations are outstanding that the municipality: (1) issued, incurred, or entered into before July 1, 2026; and (2) pays or pledged to pay from parking fee revenues. Prohibits a municipality from pledging or using parking fees to pay bonds, leases, or other debt obligations issued, incurred, or entered into after June 30, 2026.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Senator Bohacek · upper
  2. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources · upper
  3. Jan 12, 2026 Withdrawn · upper
Subjects
COUNTIES; LakeCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Motor Vehicle Offenses (Excluding Traffic Violations)FINANCIAL SERVICES; Bonds (Non-Judicial)HEALTH; Emergency Medical Services (EMS)HEALTH; GenerallyHOMELAND SECURITY; Fire and Public Safety Training and CertificationLOCAL GOVERNMENT; GenerallyNATURAL RESOURCES; Lakes, Ponds, and ReservoirsRECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENTTRANSPORTATION; GenerallyTRANSPORTATION; Traffic Rules, Regulations, Penalties, and Violations

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