Indiana House Bill 1153
Session 2026
Auto dealer matters.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Feb 26, 2026
Sponsors
3 Sponsors
First Action
Jan 5, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1153
State
Indiana
Session
2026
checkPassed on February 2, 2026
Motion Text
HB 1153 - Lawson - 3rd Reading
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Summary
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.
Enrolled House Bill (H)
Introduced House Bill (H)
Fiscal Note: HB1153.04.ENRS.FN001
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02/26/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by the Governor
02/25/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
02/24/2026
Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
02/23/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker
02/20/2026
Senate
Returned to the House without amendments
02/19/2026
Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
02/12/2026
Senate
Second reading: ordered engrossed
02/10/2026
Senate
Committee report: do pass, adopted
02/05/2026
Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
02/03/2026
House
Referred to the Senate
02/02/2026
House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
02/02/2026
House
Senate sponsors: Senators Doriot, Crider
01/29/2026
House
Second reading: ordered engrossed
01/27/2026
House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
01/20/2026
House
Representative Harris added as coauthor
01/05/2026
House
Coauthored by Representatives Pressel, Heine
01/05/2026
House
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
01/05/2026
House
Authored by Representative Lawson
Sources
IN Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Dec 30, 2025 12:34:26 AM
Record Updated
Mar 12, 2026 5:14:31 PM