SB 23 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs.

Summary

Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue a permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of a county fair conducted by a local board, subject to certain limitations and requirements. Adds participation in an event sponsored by a local board to the activities permissible within the scope of a permit held by a farm winery, a small brewer, an artisan distiller, a beer retailer, a liquor retailer, and a wine retailer. Adds the state fair and a county fair that is issued a permit to the exceptions to the minor loitering statute.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Signed Feb 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

Senate Bill (H) → Senate Bill (S) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the Senate version to the Engrossed version, incorporating changes from the House. Key updates include the addition of new House sponsors, revised legislative history dates reflecting the House's approval, and a change in the bill's identifier from 'SB' to 'ES' to signify its final engrossed status.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding alcohol regulations appears unchanged; the modifications are primarily procedural, reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process and the addition of House sponsors.

TIMELINE

Added House action dates and a new reading date for the bill in the Senate.

Added new House sponsors (Shonkwiler and Lawson) to the list of bill sponsors.

Updated the digest update date from January 21, 2026, to February 10, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill identifier from 'SB 23' to 'ES 23' and updated the digest reference number to reflect the engrossed version.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · House Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

35–9

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 48

Jan 27, 2026

D Democratic9

7 Yea 2

77% Yea

R Republican39

28 Yea 9 Nay 2

71% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 24, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

upper

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 247: yeas 66, nays 22

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: do pass, adopted

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 89: yeas 36, nays 9

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

upper

4 primary · 9 co-sponsors