Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1153: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
Status: Signed into law, February 26, 2026
Auto dealer matters.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles. SECTION 1. IC 9-32-3-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 14. A dealer must obtain and retain one (1) of the following from a potential purchaser: (1) From an individual, a photocopy or electronic scan of the individual's driver's license or identification card. (2) From a business, one (1) of the following: (A) The business's federal employer identification number. (B) A photocopy or electronic scan of a driver's license, identification card, or other government issued photographic identification card of an owner, officer, or other individual authorized to act on behalf of the business, together with the name of the business. SECTION 2. IC 9-32-7.5-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.182-2021, SECTION 11, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle registered as a recovery vehicle under IC 9-18.1-6. (b) A transport operator may, instead of registering each motor vehicle transported or disposable trailer used, make a verified application upon a form prescribed by the secretary and furnished by the secretary for a general distinctive registration number for: (1) all motor vehicles transported by the transport operator and used and operated for the purposes provided; or HEA …
Sponsors
- Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
- Jim Pressel (R, HD-020)
- Dave Heine (R, HD-085)
- Earl Harris (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Public Law 39
- : Signed by the Governor
- : 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
Votes
- HB1153.03.COMS (February 19, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HB1153.02.COMH (February 2, 2026): 79 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LAW; Child Support, Custody, and Visitation, STATE GOVERNMENT; Contracts, Procurements, and Purchases, STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Secretary of State, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly Created, AGENCIES; Department of Child Services (DCS), CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liens and Encumbrances, AGENCIES; Department of Revenue (DOR), TRANSPORTATION; Dealers and Manufacturers
Common questions
- What is HB1153?
- HB1153 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
- What does HB1153 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
- What is the status of HB1153?
- Signed into law as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Public Law 39 (February 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1153?
- Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1153?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1153
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