Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1272: Collateral recovery services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1272 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Collateral recovery services. Primary sponsor: Alaina Shonkwiler (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Renames the private investigator and security guard licensing board as the private investigator, security guard, and collateral recovery agency licensing board, and adds two additional members to the board. Establishes licensure for a collateral recovery agency. Requires a person to be licensed as a collateral recovery agency to repossess collateral, attempt to repossess collateral, hold one's self out as being in the business of repossessing collateral, or use license plate recognition. Provides certain requirements: (1) for an applicant seeking licensure as a collateral recovery agency; (2) for a licensee to maintain licensure; and (3) for a legal owner when personal effects are in or on the collateral at the time of repossession. Requires equipment used to repossess collateral to meet certain criteria. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaina Shonkwiler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Abbott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Bob Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors
- Authored by Representative Shonkwiler
- First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions