Legislative record

HB 1153STATE · IndianaIntroduced

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.

Voted 2/26/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

122 yea·0 nay·26 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/26/2026Signed by the Governor
  2. 2/26/2026Public Law 39
  3. 2/25/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  4. 2/24/2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
  5. 2/23/2026Signed by the Speaker
  6. 2/20/2026Returned to the House without amendments
  7. 2/19/2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
  8. 2/12/2026Second reading: ordered engrossed
  9. 2/10/2026Committee report: do pass, adopted
  10. 2/5/2026First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation