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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commingling committee funds. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates a specified provision by commingling the funds of a committee with the personal funds of an officer, a member, or an associate of the committee commits a Class A misdemeanor. Enhances the penalty to a Level 6 felony if a person commingles at least $50,000 of committee funds.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Indiana law regarding the commingling of committee funds, which means mixing committee money with personal funds. Currently, recklessly mixing committee and personal funds is a Class B misdemeanor. The bill creates two new provisions: first, knowingly or intentionally commingling committee and personal funds will now be considered a Class A misdemeanor, which is a more serious offense. Second, if a person commingles at least $50,000 of committee funds with personal funds, the offense will be elevated to a Level 6 felony, which carries more significant legal consequences. The bill aims to strengthen penalties for improper handling of committee finances, particularly when such mixing of funds is done deliberately or involves a substantial amount of money. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and are designed to deter financial misconduct in committee management.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1141/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1141/HB1141.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1141/fiscal-notes/HB1141.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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