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IN HB1414

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beau Baird

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources must establish recreational fees for access and use of state forest land, with revenue deposited in the state forestry fund
  • 10% of state forest acreage must consist of forests 100 years or older, and 10% must consist of forests 20 years or younger at all times
  • State forestry fund money no longer reverts to the state general fund at the end of each fiscal year
  • Landowner liability protections expanded for recreational users, limiting responsibility for injuries caused by land conditions or acts of other users
  • Effective date July 1, 2026; passed House Natural Resources Committee 8-3 and referred to Ways and Means Committee

Legislative Description

Forest management.

Last Action

Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/8/2026

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