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Introduced
12/05/2025
12/05/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Various administrative law matters. Adds conditions for which the horse racing commission (HRC) may revoke or suspend a license or deny a license application. Adds a reference to wagering on horse racing in a provision prohibiting certain individuals from wagering at a licensed facility. Provides that appeals of certain decisions of the HRC may be appealed to the office of administrative law proceedings. Adds sports wagering certificate holders to the voluntary exclusion program. Defines and establishes civil penalties for conducting a "sweepstakes game". Allows the holder of a beer wholesaler's permit to possess, transport, sell, and deliver beer to a food manufacturer that is registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of adding or integrating the beer into a product or recipe. Provides that a wine retailer whose wine sales represent at least 60% of the annual gross income from the premises may allow customers to obtain sealed bottles of wine by self-service for consumption off the licensed premises. Allows the holder of a temporary wine permit to purchase, receive, and sell mixed beverages. Establishes requirements for the wholesale sale and distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Adds additional information an applicant must provide to the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) when applying for a tobacco sales certificate. Provides for the suspension of a certificate if the certificate holder's employees violate employee identification requirements three or more times in one year. Allows the commission to issue to the city of Gary not more than 10 new three-way permits. Allows the commission to issue: (1) a beer dealer's permit, wine dealer's permit, and liquor dealer's permit to a drug store operated in the city of Westfield; and (2) a beer dealer's permit and wine dealer's permit to a convenience store operated in the town of Sellersburg. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.
AI Summary
This bill makes various changes to administrative and alcohol and tobacco laws, including specifying conditions under which the Horse Racing Commission (HRC) can revoke or suspend licenses, adding references to wagering on horse racing for prohibited individuals, and allowing appeals of certain HRC decisions to the office of administrative law proceedings. It also adds sports wagering certificate holders to the voluntary exclusion program, defines and establishes civil penalties for conducting a "sweepstakes game" (an internet-based game simulating lottery or casino-style gaming), and allows beer wholesalers to sell beer to food manufacturers for integration into products. The bill permits wine retailers whose wine sales constitute at least 60% of their income to offer self-service for sealed wine bottles for off-premises consumption, and allows temporary wine permit holders to purchase and sell mixed beverages. Additionally, it establishes requirements for the wholesale sale and distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, mandates additional information for tobacco sales certificate applications, and provides for certificate suspension if employees repeatedly violate identification requirements. The bill also allows specific drug stores and convenience stores to obtain beer and wine dealer permits, and exempts antique firearms from certain handgun sale regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 304: yeas 46, nays 4 (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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