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IN HB1311

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Meltzer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals from using their own equipment (such as phones or cameras) to copy documents recorded in a county recorder's office
  • Requires county recorders to charge the statutory fees set forth in IC 36-2-7-10 for all document copies
  • Exempts county recorder documents from the general public records provision allowing requesters to choose between electronic or paper copies
  • Amends Indiana Code 5-14-3 (Access to Public Records) effective July 1, 2026
  • Passed House Committee on Local Government with an 11-0 vote on January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

Obtaining copies of recorded documents.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/27/2026
Local Government1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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