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STATE BILLIN HB 1153PASSED
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State of Indiana

Auto dealer matters. Requires a dealer to collect and retain certain identifying information from a potential purchaser. Beginning July 1, 2026, requires a transport operator to either: (1) have an established place of business with a physical Indiana address; or (2) provide the secretary of state (secretary) with proof of the transport operator's valid registration from the United States Department of Transportation authorizing the transport operator to operate within Indiana; to apply for a registration number. Provides that a dealership that operates without a license from the secretary commits a Class A infraction.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Feb 26, 2026
259 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
IN HB 1153 · PassedFeb 26

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Bill details

Last action
Public Law 39 · Feb 26, 2026

Sponsors

ELEthan LawsonRepresentative · Republican · HD-053Primary sponsor
JPJim PresselRepresentative · Republican · HD-020
DHDave HeineRepresentative · Republican · HD-085
EHEarl HarrisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-002
BDBlake DoriotSenator · Republican · SD-012
MCMichael CriderSenator · Republican · SD-028

Bill history

Newest first.

Feb 26, 2026Public Law 39House
Feb 26, 2026Signed by the GovernorHouse
Feb 25, 2026Signed by the President of the SenateSenate
Feb 24, 2026Signed by the President Pro TemporeSenate
Feb 23, 2026Signed by the SpeakerHouse
Feb 20, 2026Returned to the House without amendmentsSenate
Feb 19, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0Senate
Feb 12, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossedSenate
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Feb 10, 2026Committee report: do pass, adoptedSenate
Feb 5, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and TransportationSenate
Feb 3, 2026Referred to the SenateHouse
Feb 2, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0House
Feb 2, 2026Senate sponsors: Senators Doriot, CriderHouse
Jan 29, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossedHouse
Jan 27, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedHouse
Jan 20, 2026Representative Harris added as coauthorHouse
Jan 5, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and TransportationHouse
Jan 5, 2026Authored by Representative LawsonHouse
Jan 5, 2026Coauthored by Representatives Pressel, HeineHouse

Recorded votes

House - Third readingFeb 2, 2026 · House · 79 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate - Third readingFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

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