Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1209: Municipal collection protocols.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1209 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Municipal collection protocols. Primary sponsor: Julie Olthoff (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Representative Engleman 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.
Effective January 1, 2027, establishes requirements for the provision of invoices and delinquency notices for certain municipal accounts. Requires the state board of accounts to prescribe forms for an invoice and a notice of a delinquent account. Requires municipal officers and employees with oversight responsibilities or access to the municipality's financial payment system to be segregated from the responsibilities of reporting or recording payments received. Requires a municipal officer whose official duties include oversight of reporting, recording, or monitoring of the municipality's accounts to not have access to the officer's own personal account.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Olthoff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Karen Engleman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
“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 Engleman added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Authored by Representative Olthoff