Public camping ban, military police and other laws go into effect July 1

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,451

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hoosiers sleeping on public property could soon be hit with a max of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

It is one of more than 160 bills that got past the finish line during the legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July.

Senate Enrolled Act 285 makes it a Class C misdemeanor to use unauthorized public land for camping, sleeping or long-term shelter starting July 1.

Before violators …

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