HB1153Introduced in the House
Auto dealer matters.
Introduced by Ethan Lawson, District 53
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Public Law 39
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate - Third reading · February 19, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dernulc | 1 | Yes |
| Lonnie Randolph | 2 | Yes |
| Mark Spencer | 3 | Yes |
| Rodney Pol | 4 | Absent |
| Ed Charbonneau | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Niemeyer | 6 | Yes |
| Brian Buchanan | 7 | Yes |
| Mike Bohacek | 8 | Yes |
| Ryan Mishler | 9 | Yes |
| David Niezgodski | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Coauthored by Representatives Pressel, Heine
Authored by Representative Lawson
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
Representative Harris added as coauthor
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Senate sponsors: Senators Doriot, Crider
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
Returned to the House without amendments
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 39
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Roads and Transportation Amendment #3 (amendment)
- House Roads and Transportation Amendment #5 (amendment)
- House Roads and Transportation Amendment #5 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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- Enrolled (text)
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