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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.
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last Action
Feb 26, 2026
Session
IN 2026
Sponsors
3 primary · 3 co
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 39
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the Speaker
Returned to the House without amendments
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Referred to the Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
Senate sponsors: Senators Doriot, Crider
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Representative Harris added as coauthor
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
Coauthored by Representatives Pressel, Heine
Authored by Representative Lawson
HB 1153 was introduced on Jan 5, 2026 by Ethan Lawson in IN session 2026. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Feb 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor.
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Public Law 39