Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1293: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
Vulnerable road users.
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 9-13-2-197.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 197.7. "Vulnerable road user" refers to any of the following: (1) A first responder. (2) An individual engaged in road work along a highway or street. (3) An individual operating a farm tractor, farm wagon, or farm implement on a highway or street. (4) A tow truck operator or stationary recovery vehicle operator. (5) A pedestrian. (6) An individual lawfully operating a bicycle or Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle on a highway or street. SECTION 2. IC 9-30-4-6.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.141-2024, SECTION 44, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6.1. (a) The bureau shall suspend or revoke the 2026 IN 1293--LS 6311/DI current driver's license or driving privileges of an individual who is convicted of any of the following: (1) Manslaughter or reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. (2) Knowingly making a false application, or committing perjury with respect to an application made, or (B) any other law requiring the registration of motor vehicles or regulating motor vehicle operation on highways. (3) Three (3) charges of criminal recklessness involving the …
Sponsors
- Blake Johnson (D, HD-100) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Johnson B
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
Subjects: DEATH AND DECEASED; Generally, AGENCIES; Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Motor Vehicle Offenses (Excluding Traffic Violations), TRANSPORTATION; Licenses, Plates, Registration, and Titles
Common questions
- What is HB1293?
- HB1293 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 HB1293 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
- What is the status of HB1293?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Johnson B (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1293?
- Blake Johnson (D, HD-100).
- Where is the official record for HB1293?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1293
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