Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 519
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 36-1-12-25.
Synopsis: Local public work projects. Prohibits a political subdivision
or agency of a political subdivision from imposing a requirement
inconsistent with, in addition to, or more stringent or restrictive than
the requirements of the public works statute.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Rogers
January 16, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor.
2025 IN 519—LS 7061/DI 137 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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SENATE BILL No. 519
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 36-1-12-25 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2025]: Sec. 25. A political subdivision or agency may not impose:
4 (1) by rule, ordinance, or other action; or
5 (2) in the bid specifications or contract documents for a public
6 works project;
7 any requirement inconsistent with, in addition to, or more
8 stringent or restrictive than the requirements of this chapter.
2025 IN 519—LS 7061/DI 137