Indiana SB0188 prohibits municipalities from charging parking fees at Lake Michigan beach parking lots unless lifeguards are on duty and public.

Indiana SB0188 amends state law to prohibit municipalities from charging parking fees at municipally owned parking lots at Lake Michigan beach parks unless two conditions are met: a qualified lifeguard must be on duty during swimming hours, and public rescue equipment must be installed on any pier or public access site. The bill also restricts the use of parking fee revenue for certain municipal obligations. Effective July 1, 2026, municipalities cannot use parking fees to pay or repay notes, bonds, leases, or other obligations incurred after June 30, 2026.

Indiana SB0188 prohibits municipalities from charging parking fees at Lake Michigan beach parking lots unless lifeguards are on duty and public.

Indiana SB0188 amends state law to prohibit municipalities from charging parking fees at municipally owned parking lots at Lake Michigan beach parks unless two conditions are met: a qualified lifeguard must be on duty during swimming hours, and public rescue equipment must be installed on any pier or public access site. The bill also restricts the use of parking fee revenue for certain municipal obligations. Effective July 1, 2026, municipalities cannot use parking fees to pay or repay notes, bonds, leases, or other obligations incurred after June 30, 2026.