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HB 1153

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Auto dealer matters.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Feb 26, 2026
Public Law 39
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Ethan Lawson· author

Summary

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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.

Subjects

AGENCIES; Department of Child Services (DCS)AGENCIES; Department of Revenue (DOR)BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly CreatedCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liens and EncumbrancesMARRIAGE AND FAMILY LAW; Child Support, Custody, and VisitationSTATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Secretary of StateSTATE GOVERNMENT; Contracts, Procurements, and PurchasesTRANSPORTATION; Dealers and ManufacturersTRANSPORTATION; Licenses, Plates, Registration, and Titles

Co-sponsors (5)

Jim Pressel · coauthor
Dave Heine · coauthor
Earl Harris · coauthor
Blake Doriot · sponsor
Michael Crider · sponsor

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