LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7160 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 3, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1436 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Free State Park Admission for Non-Motorized Entry.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Hamilton BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may not
charge an individual traveling on foot, a bicycle, or horseback an admission fee for a state park or recreation
area.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would reduce revenue to the State Parks and Reservoirs
Special Revenue Fund by about $50,000 annually. The reduction in revenue could be higher if individuals
that currently enter the park in vehicles instead enter on foot or bicycle to avoid the admission fee.
Additional Information: Individuals entering on foot, bicycle, or horseback would avoid the $2 entry fee.
However, those on a bicycle that use mountain bike trails above beginner level and those on horseback would
still need to pay a $5 daily fee or $20 annual fee for an off-road cycling permit or horse tag.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Natural Resources.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/rates-and-fees/entrance-fees;
https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/rates-and-fees/horse-use-fees;
https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/rates-and-fees/off-road-cycling-permits.
Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484.
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