HB 1200 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Bureau of motor vehicles.

Summary
Allows additional license plates issued by the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to be designed as a personalized license plate. Provides that a motor vehicle may be equipped with an appropriate, functioning rear view camera that provides the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle instead of a mirror. Prohibits the Indiana department of transportation from implementing variable speed limits or using electronic variable speed limit signs. Amends the information required to be provided by an applicant for a driver's license or permit. Amends the required age an individual must be to obtain a driver's license from 16 years and 90 days of age to 16 years of age. Requires an individual to demonstrate sufficient proficiency of the English language to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Provides that an individual commits a Level 6 felony if the individual: (1) represents that a false record is a valid commercial driver's license; or (2) does not have proper documentation while driving with a commercial driver's license issued by any jurisdiction other than a state, territory, or possession of the United States. Provides that a business enterprise may not educate, train, or otherwise prepare an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle if certain circumstances exist. Makes certain changes to the requirements for the issuance of a nondomiciled commercial driver's license and allows for the revocation of an individual's nondomiciled commercial driver's license in certain circumstances. Allows an applicant for a driver's license or permit to take an examination of the individual's ability to read and understand highway signs and the individual's knowledge of Indiana traffic laws by satisfactorily completing an online examination approved by the bureau. Amends the time that an expired driver's license of an individual temporarily residing outside Indiana because of service in the armed forces remains valid. Changes the time for an individual who is 75 years of age or older and renewing a physical credential to provide proof to the bureau that the individual passed an eyesight examination from 30 days to 60 days. Removes the limitation that a renewal identification card cannot be issued by electronic service if the card expired more than 180 days prior to the date of the application for renewal. Provides that an advertisement that violates the prohibition on advertising certain illegal products must be removed from public circulation not later than October 1, 2026. Amends certain requirements for township capital improvement plans.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Signed Mar 12, 2026
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What changed between versions

House Bill (H) House Bill (S) · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new provision exempting low-speed vehicles from supplemental fees for electric and hybrid cars, while also adding a new felony charge for commercial drivers using false records or lacking proper documentation. The bill's title was updated to 'Engrossed' to reflect Senate approval, and the effective date for the new electric vehicle fee exemption was set to July 1, 2026.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include low-speed vehicles under the electric vehicle fee exemption and added criminal penalties for commercial driver licensing fraud.
FISCAL

Added an exemption for low-speed vehicles from the supplemental fee required for electric and hybrid vehicles.

ENFORCEMENT

Created a new Level 6 felony for individuals who represent a false record as a valid commercial driver's license or drive with a commercial license without proper documentation.

TIMELINE

Updated the digest date to February 18, 2026, and set the effective date for the new fee exemption to July 1, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'House Bill' to 'Engrossed' to indicate it has passed both chambers and is ready for the governor.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Feb 2, 2026

How they voted

470
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 49
Feb 24, 2026
D Democratic9
8 Yea 1
88% Yea
R Republican40
39 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
44
Key actions
18
Committee
4
Amendments
12
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 414: yeas 92, nays 3
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 319: yeas 49, nays 1
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
House dissented from Senate amendments
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 241: yeas 48, nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #4 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #3 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #9 (Tomes) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Amended
Amendment #12 (Young M) failed; Roll Call 211: yeas 5, nays 42
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #8 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #6 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #10 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Amended
Amendment #5 (Young M) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Amended
Amendment #14 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 183: yeas 90, nays 3
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment #1 (Pressel) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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