Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1260
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 36-1-12-7.
Synopsis: Architect or engineer review of public work. Provides that
plans and specifications approved by an architect or engineer are not
required for certain public work on a public building.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Miller K
January 9, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and
Pensions.
2025 IN 1260—LS 6533/DI 137 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1260
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local
government.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 36-1-12-7 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
2 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) This section
3 does not apply to public work that:
4 (1) is considered routine maintenance or upkeep; or
5 (2) does not require a building permit issued by a city, town,
6 or county.
7 (b) Public work performed or contracted for on a public building,
8 the cost of which is more than one hundred thousand dollars
9 ($100,000), may be undertaken by the board only in accordance with
10 plans and specifications approved by an architect or engineer licensed
11 under IC 25-4 or IC 25-31 if the scope of the public work requires a
12 design release under IC 22-15-3.
2025 IN 1260—LS 6533/DI 137