SB0070

Riverboat relocation.

Introduced·12/8/25

Indiana SB0070 allows relocation of a riverboat casino from Rising Sun to Fort Wayne or Allen County, with conditions and fees.

Indiana SB0070 amends the state's gaming laws to allow the relocation of a riverboat casino from Rising Sun to Fort Wayne or Allen County, subject to certain conditions. The licensed owner must pay a fee of $50 million if they sell or transfer their license after June 30, 2017. The bill outlines specific requirements for the relocation, including the need for a majority vote by Allen County commissioners and a $500 million investment in the new casino. The relocated casino must replicate historic Indiana steamboat passenger vessels and comply with building codes and safety requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Dec 9, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Public Policy Hearing

History

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Senator Maxwell added as second author

Dec 8, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Busch