Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 271: Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 271 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. Primary sponsor: Eric Koch (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican), Rodney Pol (Democratic), Wendy McNamara (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds telecommunications network wire to the definition of "valuable metal" for purposes of Indiana law governing valuable metal dealers. Moves existing criminal penalties concerning valuable metals to the criminal code. Provides that a person may not sell or attempt to sell, and a valuable metal dealer may not purchase or attempt to purchase, telecommunications network wire in any amount unless specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that a person who suffers a pecuniary loss as a result of a violation of Indiana law governing valuable metal dealers may bring a civil action for specified damages against the person who caused the loss.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Koch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Rodney Pol | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Wendy McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Daryl Schmitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ed Soliday | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 142
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 418: yeas 94, nays 2
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 323: yeas 50, nays 0
- CCR # 1 filed in the House
- Motion to dissent filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Senate conferees appointed: Koch, Taylor G
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