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Introduced
12/05/2025
12/05/2025
In Committee
12/05/2025
12/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Deceptive consumer sales. Amends the definition of "consumer transaction" for purposes of the deceptive consumer sales act to include the provision of a product or service to a state agency or a local agency in Indiana. Amends the definition of "supplier" for purposes of the deceptive consumer sales act to include an entity that provides a product or service to a state agency or a local agency in Indiana. Provides that an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a state agency may be brought and enforced only by the attorney general. Provides that an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a local agency may be brought and enforced only by an attorney acting on behalf of the local agency, unless the local unit of government served by the local agency requests the attorney general to bring and enforce an action on behalf of the local unit. Provides that in an action that arises from a consumer transaction involving the provision of a product or service by a supplier to a state agency or a local agency, a court may take certain actions.
AI Summary
This bill amends Indiana's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act to expand the definitions of "consumer transaction" and "supplier" to include transactions involving products or services provided to state and local agencies. Specifically, the bill adds state agencies and local agencies to the list of entities covered by consumer protection laws, clarifying that such transactions can be subject to legal action. For transactions involving state agencies, only the attorney general can bring an enforcement action, while transactions involving local agencies can be pursued by the local agency's attorney or the attorney general if requested by the local government. The bill provides detailed definitions for "local agency" and "state agency", excluding educational institutions, and outlines the potential court actions that can be taken, such as issuing injunctions, ordering monetary restitution, and recovering investigation costs. These changes aim to extend consumer protection safeguards to government procurement and service contracts, ensuring that state and local agencies have legal recourse against deceptive business practices.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Representative Morris added as coauthor (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1063/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1063/HB1063.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1063/fiscal-notes/HB1063.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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