Auto dealer matters.
Summary
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.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Signed Feb 26, 2026
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House Bill (S)
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House Bill (H)
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MODERATE
The bill was formally engrossed and passed by the House and Senate, changing its status from a draft to an official version ready for the Governor. The text includes updated dates reflecting the legislative timeline and adds Senate sponsors to the record.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope and applicability remain unchanged; the modifications are procedural, reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.
TIMELINE
Added specific dates for Senate action, including committee referral, favorable reporting, and final passage.
TECHNICAL
Added names of Senate sponsors (Doriot and Crider) to the bill header.
Updated the bill title from 'House Bill' to 'Engrossed House Bill' and changed the bill number designation from HB to EH.
Updated the digest date and digest number to reflect the final version of the bill.
Removed the original Committee Report text and associated vote counts, as the bill has now been passed and no longer requires committee recommendations.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 2, 2026
How they voted
44–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic9
88% Yea
R
Republican40
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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