Indiana · 2026 session · senate
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This legislation authorizes the relocation of a riverboat gaming license from Ohio County to Fort Wayne or Allen County, establishing substantial conditions for such a move. The bill imposes a $50 million upfront fee for license transfers and requires completion of a $500 million investment in casino and non-gaming amenities within 10 years of relocation approval. It restructures gaming tax distributions by allocating fixed percentages to various recipients: one-third each to the host city and county, with smaller portions to tourism bureaus (3.33%), the state fair commission (5%), mental health and addiction services (3.33%), and the state general fund (21.667%). The bill includes a delayed July 1, 2026 effective date for distribution provisions, requires Allen County commissioner approval for relocations to unincorporated areas, and terminates existing Ohio County entities' distributions after the riverboat ceases operations there. The changes effectively create a comprehensive framework for riverboat relocation while ensuring state and local revenue replacement and imposing significant financial obligations on license holders.
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