Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1153: Auto dealer matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1153 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Auto dealer matters. Primary sponsor: Ethan Lawson (Republican), Blake Doriot (Republican), Michael Crider (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Public Law 39.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Blake Doriot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Earl Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Dave Heine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| 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
- 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
- Referred to the Senate
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
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