SB0005Introduced in the Senate
Suspension of permit.
Introduced by Ronnie Alting, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Suspension of permit. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to refuse to grant or renew or to suspend or revoke a retailer's permit if a licensed premises becomes a public nuisance or the scene of certain acts or prohibited conduct. Allows the chairman of the commission to temporarily suspend an alcoholic beverage retail permit if all of the following apply: (1) The chairman has a reasonable belief that a felony has been committed on the licensed premises. (2) The permit holder failed to take reasonable action to prevent the occurrence of a crime. (3) Multiple crimes or violations have occurred on the licensed premises in the last 12 months. (4) The continued operation of the licensed premises would pose a clear and immediate danger to the safety of the surrounding community or general public. Requires the commission to: (1) provide immediate notice to the permit holder of a factual basis for the suspension and the time and place of a hearing on the suspension; and (2) hold the hearing not later than three business days after the permit is suspended.
Where it stands
Public Law 103
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments · February 25, 2026
46
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dernulc | 1 | Yes |
| Lonnie Randolph | 2 | Yes |
| Mark Spencer | 3 | Yes |
| Rodney Pol | 4 | Absent |
| Ed Charbonneau | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Niemeyer | 6 | Yes |
| Brian Buchanan | 7 | Yes |
| Mike Bohacek | 8 | Yes |
| Ryan Mishler | 9 | Not Voting |
| David Niezgodski | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Authored by Senator Alting
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Senator Walker K added as second author
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Senator Jackson L added as coauthor
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 88: yeas 45, nays 1
House sponsor: Representative Steuerwald
Senator Qaddoura added as third author
Referred to the House
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Representative Moed added as cosponsor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 246: yeas 87, nays 0
Returned to the Senate with amendments
Motion to concur filed
Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 290: yeas 46, nays 1
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 103
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- Senate Public Policy Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Public Policy Amendment #2 (amendment)
- House Public Policy Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
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