Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1027: Sale of bureau of motor vehicles information.
Status: In committee, January 20, 2026
Prohibits the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) from selling the personal information of an individual who: (1) is less than 21 years of age; (2) is 65 years of age or older; or (3) opts out of the sale of the individual's personal information. Prohibits a person to which the BMV provides such information from selling or disclosing the information (sales prohibition). Requires the BMV to provide an easily understandable and easily accessible means by which an individual may opt out of the sale of the individual's personal information. Permits the state board of finance, upon approval by the governor, to transfer funds to the BMV to offset a shortfall in funding for the BMV that occurs in a state fiscal year beginning before July 1, 2028, as a result of the sales prohibition.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles. SECTION 1. IC 9-14-13-7, AS ADDED BY P.L.198-2016, SECTION 193, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 7. Subject to section 7.1 of this chapter, the bureau may disclose certain personal information that is not highly restricted personal information if the person requesting the information provides proof of identity and represents that the use of the personal information will be strictly limited to at least one (1) of the following: (1) For use by a government agency, including a court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or a person acting on behalf of a government agency in carrying out its functions. (2) For use in connection with matters (B) motor vehicle emissions; (C) motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories; (D) performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle 2026 IN 1027--LS 6193/DI parts, and dealers; (E) motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research; (F) the removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers; and (G) motor fuel theft under IC 24-4.6-5. (3) For use in the normal course of business by a business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only: (A) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by an individual to …
Sponsors
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096) · primary sponsor
- Jim Pressel (R, HD-020)
- Earl Harris (D, HD-002)
- Ryan Lauer (R, HD-059)
Latest actions
- : Representative Lauer added as coauthor
- : Representative Harris added as coauthor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
- : Coauthored by Representative Pressel
- : Authored by Representative Porter
Subjects: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Generally, AGENCIES; Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Common questions
- What is HB1027?
- HB1027 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Sale of bureau of motor vehicles information.
- What does HB1027 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
- What is the status of HB1027?
- In committee as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: Representative Lauer added as coauthor (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1027?
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1027?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1027
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