All Roll Calls
Yes: 124 • No: 0
IndianaHB 1153Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Auto dealer matters.
Sponsored By: Ethan Lawson (Republican)
Became Law
roads and transportationthe senatehomeland security and transportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Indiana dealerships must be licensed
Beginning July 1, 2026, any vehicle dealership operating in Indiana must have a license from the Indiana Secretary of State. Operating without this license is a Class A infraction.
Dealers must copy buyer ID
Beginning July 1, 2026, Indiana motor vehicle dealers must collect and keep ID from each potential buyer. For individuals, the dealer keeps a copy or scan of your driver’s license or state ID. For business purchases, the dealer keeps the business’s EIN or a copy/scan of a government photo ID for an owner, officer, or authorized person, plus the business name. Dealers retain these records as part of the sale.
New rules for transport operator plates
Beginning July 1, 2026, a transport operator may apply for one general registration number instead of registering each vehicle or disposable trailer. The application must list the vehicle or trailer types, how the plates will be used, and the operator’s name and address. If using a disposable trailer, you must state it will be disassembled after a single use. Recovery vehicles are not eligible. The Secretary can refuse plates to operators convicted of violating these laws until they show they can comply. To apply, you must have a physical Indiana business address or show a valid USDOT registration that authorizes transport in Indiana.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ethan Lawson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Blake Doriot
Republican • Senate
Dave Heine
Republican • House
Earl Harris
Democratic • House
Jim Pressel
Republican • House
Michael Crider
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Roll Call 202 on HB1153.03.COMS
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 2/2/2026
Roll Call 171 on HB1153.02.COMH
Yes: 79 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Public Law 39
2/26/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
2/26/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
2/25/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/24/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/23/2026HouseReturned to the House without amendments
2/20/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 45, nays 0
2/19/2026SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/12/2026SenateCommittee report: do pass, adopted
2/10/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
2/5/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
2/3/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 171: yeas 79, nays 0
2/2/2026HouseSenate sponsors: Senators Doriot, Crider
2/2/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/29/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/27/2026HouseRepresentative Harris added as coauthor
1/20/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Lawson
1/5/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/5/2026HouseCoauthored by Representatives Pressel, Heine
1/5/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled House Bill (H)
House Bill (H)
House Bill (S)
Introduced House Bill (H)