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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commercial property services contracts. Defines a "commercial property services contract" as a contract that: (1) is initially entered into by a service provider and a property owner after June 30, 2026; and (2) provides for the provision of services and any personal property related to providing, or necessary to provide, those services; with respect to the property owner's commercial property. Provides that any automatic renewal clause included in a commercial property services contract: (1) may not provide for a renewal term that is longer than 12 months; and (2) must specify a time frame during which the property owner may give notice to the service provider of the property owner's intent to terminate the contract, or any subsequent renewal of the contract, at the end of the contract term or renewal term. Specifies that the time frame during which the property owner may give notice of the property owner's intent to terminate the contract or a renewal of the contract must: (1) begin at least 120 days before; and (2) end not later than 30 days before; the expiration of the contract term or renewal term. Provides that an automatic renewal clause that does not conform to the bill's requirements is void and may not be enforced. Provides that a service provider that does not comply with the bill's requirements commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general and the property owner under the statute concerning deceptive consumer sales.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, establishes new regulations for commercial property services contracts, which are agreements for services and related personal property for a property owner's commercial property, initially entered into after June 30, 2026. It specifically addresses automatic renewal clauses within these contracts, stating that such clauses cannot allow for a renewal term longer than 12 months. Furthermore, any automatic renewal clause must clearly define a specific window during which the property owner can notify the service provider of their intent to terminate the contract or its renewal, with this window beginning at least 120 days before and ending no later than 30 days before the contract or renewal term expires. Automatic renewal clauses that do not meet these requirements will be considered void and unenforceable. Service providers who fail to comply with these new rules will be subject to action by the attorney general and the property owner under the statute concerning deceptive consumer sales, meaning they could face penalties for deceptive practices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1372/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1372/HB1372.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1372/fiscal-notes/HB1372.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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