Senate Bill
SB 118
Self-service storage facilities.
In plain English
Allows a self-storage facility owner to tow or remove a renter's vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Treats a rental agreement as accepted if the renter keeps using the space for at least 30 days without returning a signed copy. Allows electronic rental agreements and makes other changes.
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Official digest
Provides that the owner of a self-storage facility may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Specifies that a rental agreement is considered accepted if a person does not return the signed rental agreement but continues to use the storage space for at least 30 days. Provides that an owner of a self-service storage facility may terminate or choose not to renew a contract with a renter if certain conditions are met. Allows an owner of a self-service storage facility to dispose of a former renter's personal property not less than 30 days after terminating the rental agreement. Provides that a rental agreement may be delivered and executed electronically.
Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary, January 29, 2026Full text and history at iga.in.gov
Authors and sponsors
Blake Doriot, Linda Rogers, Aaron Freeman, Steve Bartels
Co-authors and co-sponsors: Brian Buchanan
Roll-call votes
1 recorded vote, oldest first. Third-reading votes decide whether a bill passes a chamber; amendment votes and procedural motions are listed too.
Senate · Jan 27, 2026
Third reading: vote to pass
Roll call text: SB 118 - Doriot - 3rd Reading
Passed
40 yes6 no3 did not vote
Republicans: 35 yes, 2 no, 2 did not voteDemocrats: 5 yes, 4 no, 1 did not vote
How each member voted
Yes (40)
- Aaron Freeman (R)
- Andrea Hunley (D)
- Blake Doriot (R)
- Brett Clark (R)
- Brian Buchanan (R)
- Cyndi Carrasco (R)
- Dan Dernulc (R)
- Daryl Schmitt (R)
- David Niezgodski (D)
- Ed Charbonneau (R)
- Eric Bassler (R)
- Eric Koch (R)
- Fady Qaddoura (D)
- Gary Byrne (R)
- Greg Goode (R)
- Greg Walker (R)
- Jean Leising (R)
- Jeff Raatz (R)
- Jim Buck (R)
- Jim Tomes (R)
- Justin Busch (R)
- Kyle Walker (R)
- Linda Rogers (R)
- Liz Brown (R)
- Mark Spencer (D)
- Michael Crider (R)
- Mike Bohacek (R)
- Mike Gaskill (R)
- Randy Maxwell (R)
- Rick Niemeyer (R)
- Rod Bray (R)
- Rodney Pol (D)
- Ron Alting (R)
- Ryan Mishler (R)
- Scott Alexander (R)
- Scott Baldwin (R)
- Stacey Donato (R)
- Sue Glick (R)
- Travis Holdman (R)
- Tyler Johnson (R)
No (6)
- Greg Taylor (D)
- La Keisha Jackson (D)
- Lonnie Randolph (D)
- Mike Young (R)
- Shelli Yoder (D)
- Spencer Deery (R)
Did not vote (3)
- Chris Garten (R)
- J.D. Ford (D)
- Vaneta Becker (R)
Source: Open States, compiled from the Indiana General Assembly's official roll calls. The official record at iga.in.gov controls. Spot an error? Let us know.