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HB 1105

Condemnation of Hoosier homestead property.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Commons and 3 co-sponsors

Indiana bill addresses condemnation procedures and protections for homestead property, affecting homeowners' rights and compensation in eminent domain cases.

Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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Bill Summary · HB 1105

Legislative bill overview

HB 1105 addresses the condemnation of Hoosier homestead property in Indiana. The bill has advanced through committee with a "do pass" recommendation and was recently recommitted to the Ways and Means Committee. The specific provisions regarding how homestead property condemnation would be handled are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Property condemnation—the government's power to take private land for public use—directly affects homeowners' rights and compensation. Homestead property protections are particularly significant because they often shield primary residences from seizure and establish how displaced homeowners are compensated, impacting vulnerable populations and property rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of condemnation authority: Whether the bill expands or restricts the government's ability to condemn homestead properties, and for what purposes (economic development, infrastructure, etc.)
  • Compensation standards: How much homeowners receive and whether it reflects fair market value, includes relocation costs, or provides additional protections for long-term residents
  • Homestead exemption interaction: How this legislation interacts with existing Indiana homestead exemptions and whether it strengthens or weakens protections for primary residences

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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