Bill > HB1059

This bill allows school corporations in Indiana to display commercial advertising on their school buses, but only under specific, detailed guidelines. The bill requires that if a school corporation chooses to have commercial advertisements, its governing body must first adopt a policy meeting strict requirements. These requirements include limiting advertisements to the rear quarter panels of the bus, with no more than two ads per panel, each no larger than 36 inches high and 90 inches long. The advertisements must be black lettering on a white background and cannot cover any bus damage or structural issues. Prohibited content includes ads for tobacco, alcohol, political campaigns, gambling, or sexually explicit material. The policy must also specify the pricing for advertisements, designate who can sell and approve ads, establish standards for appropriate advertising, and outline how ads will be attached to the bus. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and defines a "school bus" according to existing Indiana law (IC 20-27-2-8). The goal appears to be providing schools with a potential new revenue stream while maintaining strict control over the advertising content and placement.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1059/details