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IN SB0258

Bill

Status

Passed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Koch

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Indiana's state permit requirement for constructing, operating, or expanding nuclear powered generating facilities and nuclear fuel reprocessing plants, effective upon passage

  • Eliminates the state board's authority to adopt rules establishing permit conditions, operational requirements, and radiation discharge standards specifically for nuclear facilities

  • Removes the requirement for public hearings on environmental effects of proposed nuclear facility construction

  • Retains the requirement that persons proposing to construct nuclear facilities must file an environmental feasibility report with the department concurrently with filing safety documents with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

  • Declared an emergency measure, making provisions effective immediately upon passage rather than following the standard implementation timeline

Legislative Description

Nuclear facility permits.

Last Action

Public Law 3

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications1/28/2026
Utilities1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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