SB 104 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Landlord nexus.

SB 104 requires landlords in Indiana to meet specific criteria to lease properties after June 30, 2026. Landlords must either be authorized to do business in Indiana, maintain a physical office in the state, hire an Indiana-licensed real estate broker to manage the property, or own five or fewer properties statewide. The bill directly affects out-of-state landlords and large property management entities operating in Indiana. The Indiana Attorney General can enforce these rules and take action against landlords who lease property without meeting the requirements. (Note: The bill's title "Vehicle Bill" appears inconsistent with its content; the abstract describes landlord leasing rules, not vehicle regulations.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 Last action Jan 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Senate Bill (S) Senate Bill (S) · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change its focus from family and juvenile law to property law, specifically addressing landlord-tenant relationships. The bill now establishes a 'nexus' requirement for landlords leasing properties in Indiana after June 30, 2026, requiring them to either be authorized to do business in the state, maintain a physical presence, appoint a local broker, or own five or fewer properties. The amendment also adds enforcement mechanisms allowing the attorney general to pursue civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from family and juvenile law to property law, specifically targeting landlord-tenant relationships and establishing new requirements for landlords operating in Indiana.
SCOPE

Changed the subject matter from family law and juvenile law to property law, specifically landlord-tenant regulations.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for landlords to maintain a physical presence in Indiana or be authorized to do business there after June 30, 2026.

Added exemption for landlords who own five or fewer properties in Indiana.

ENFORCEMENT

Added enforcement provisions allowing the attorney general to issue violation notices and pursue civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'landlord' to exclude individuals, clarifying the bill applies to business entities.

CITATIONS

Changed affected code citations from IC 31 to IC 32-31, reflecting the shift from family law to property law.

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Actions timeline

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Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Local Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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