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HB 1352 IN

County fire protection.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 8, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Authored by Representative May

Summary

Requires each county, excluding a county containing a consolidated city or a county that is entirely within a fire protection district, to establish a county fire and emergency service board (board). Requires the board to develop a county fire and emergency service plan (county plan). Requires the board, on January 1, 2028, to establish a county fire and emergency service district (district) to provide fire protection to: (1) the unincorporated territory of each township located in the county in which the township provides fire protection; and (2) any other territory within the county that is transferred to the district in accordance with the county plan. Provides that a township, excluding a township in a county containing a consolidated city, may not impose a property tax levy for fire services for property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2027. Provides that a fire protection district that includes all of the unincorporated area of the county may establish a nine member governing board.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · lower
  2. Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Representative May · lower
Subjects
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly CreatedCOUNTY GOVERNMENTFIREFIGHTERS; Fire Departments and DistrictsHOMELAND SECURITY; Fire Prevention and Building Safety RegulationsTOWNSHIPS AND TOWNSHIP OFFICERS

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