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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sale of utility trailers. Amends the definition of "motor vehicle" for purposes of dealer services provisions governing unfair practices and the succession to franchise by designated family members. Amends the definition of "trailer" for certain instances. Specifies that the requirement that a dealer have an established place of business does not apply to a dealer selling trailers, unless the dealer is required to be licensed for any other purpose. Provides that a dealer selling trailers does not have to file certain information with the secretary of state.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Indiana's legal definitions and regulations related to utility trailers, specifically focusing on how trailers are classified for licensing and dealer requirements. The bill amends the definition of "motor vehicle" and "trailer" across different sections of Indiana's legal code, creating a more specific definition for trailers used in certain contexts, particularly for IC 9-32-11-2.1 and IC 9-32-11-5. The changes specify that a trailer is a vehicle without motive power, designed for carrying property, and intended to be drawn by a motor vehicle. The bill also provides exemptions for dealers selling trailers, stating that they do not need to meet certain established place of business requirements unless they are already licensed for other purposes. Additionally, dealers selling trailers are no longer required to file franchise information with the secretary of state. These modifications aim to simplify regulatory requirements for trailer dealers and provide more precise legal definitions, with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Dan Dernulc (R)*,
Blake Doriot (R)*,
Alex Burton (D),
Jim Pressel (R),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Hal Slager (R),
Tim Wesco (R),
Last Action
Public Law 185 (on 05/06/2025)
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