Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1209: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Status: In committee, January 13, 2026
Municipal collection protocols.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government. SECTION 1. IC 36-1-8.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 8.6. Municipal Collections Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a municipality after December 31, 2026. Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter establishes requirements for invoices and delinquency notices issued by a municipality. However, this chapter does not apply to invoices and notices for collection of: (1) a tax, special assessment, or other fee or debt for which a procedure for invoicing or collection is established by statute; or (2) payments under the terms of a contract. Sec. 3. A municipality must invoice monthly. Sec. 4. A municipality shall invoice a person on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts. 2026 IN 1209--LS 6850/DI Sec. 5. An invoice must include at least the following information: (1) The person's name and address. (2) The invoice number and date issued. (3) A description of the goods or services provided for which payment is requested. (4) The date the municipality provided the goods or services for which payment is requested. (5) The payment due date, which must be thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the invoice. (6) The amount due. (7) Acceptable …
Sponsors
- Julie Olthoff (R, HD-019) · primary sponsor
- Karen Engleman (R, HD-070)
Latest actions
- : Representative Engleman added as coauthor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- : Authored by Representative Olthoff
Subjects: AGENCIES; State Board of Accounts (SBOA), FINANCIAL SERVICES; Financial Accounts (Not Including State Pensions), CITIES AND TOWNS; Generally, FINANCIAL SERVICES; Collection Agencies, LAW ENFORCEMENT; Municipal
Common questions
- What is HB1209?
- HB1209 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What does HB1209 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1209?
- In committee as of January 13, 2026. Latest action: Representative Engleman added as coauthor (January 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1209?
- Julie Olthoff (R, HD-019), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1209?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1209
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