Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1027: Sale of bureau of motor vehicles information.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1027 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sale of bureau of motor vehicles information. Primary sponsor: Gregory Porter (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Representative Lauer added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Porter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Earl Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ryan Lauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jim Pressel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official 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