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Bill Summary · HB 1086

Legislative bill overview

HB 1086 addresses the remediation and disposition of tax sale parcels in Indiana. The bill, authored by Representative Justin Moed, was recently introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee for initial review on January 8, 2025.

Why this is important

Tax sale properties—parcels seized by government for unpaid taxes—often become blighted or abandoned, creating neighborhood deterioration and lost property tax revenue. Legislation clarifying remediation procedures and disposition methods can help municipalities manage these properties more effectively and potentially return them to productive use or generate revenue recovery.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner rights vs. government authority: Questions about notice requirements, redemption periods, and due process protections for former owners during the tax sale remediation process
  • Funding and cost responsibility: Unclear whether municipalities or the state will bear remediation costs, and how those expenses are recovered or subsidized
  • Disposition mechanisms: Disagreement over whether properties should be sold to private developers, transferred to nonprofits for community use, or managed by government agencies, and at what price points

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

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