Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 542: Electronic payments to governmental bodies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 542 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic payments to governmental bodies. Primary sponsor: Mark Spencer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Authored by Senator Spencer.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "electronic payment" for purposes of the statute governing electronic payments to a governmental body (defined as the state or a state agency) to include a payment made by means of any of the following: (1) Interactive voice response. (2) A digital wallet. (3) A digital currency. Provides that after June 30, 2025, a governmental body may not enter into or renew a contract: (1) that is made with a provider or vendor of payment processing services; and (2) the terms of which provide that any: (A) vendor transaction charge; (B) discount fee; or (C) other service charge or fee; assessed in connection with the contract is payable by the person who makes an electronic payment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Spencer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Senator Spencer
- First reading: referred to Committee on Appropriations