LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7090 NOTE PREPARED: Mar 24, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1382 BILL AMENDED: Mar 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Dealer Services Division.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Heine BILL STATUS: As Passed Senate
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Doriot
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Out of State Licensing: This bill provides that certain licensing requirements
relating to vehicle merchandising do not apply to distributors or manufacturers that are not located in Indiana.
Sunday Sales: The bill provides that if certain persons engage in the business of buying, selling, or trading
of motor vehicles on a Sunday, those persons commit a Class B misdemeanor.
Motor Vehicle Dealers: The bill amends current law that establishes a mandatory training program that
applicants for a used motor vehicle dealer license must complete. The bill also provides that except as part
of a change in dealer business entity type, a holder of a dealer license or endorsement may not take certain
actions with respect to the dealer license or endorsement.
The bill also makes conforming changes.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The enforcement of the additional training requirements for motor
vehicle dealers are expected to be accomplished under existing resource and funding levels.
Explanation of State Revenues: Under IC 24-4-6-1, Sunday sales of motor vehicles is currently punishable
as a Class B misdemeanor. The bill does not repeal the current penalty for Sunday sales of motor vehicles.
The bill would codify this criminal penalty in Title 9 as well and is expected to have no fiscal impact.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Secretary of State.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1382 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
HB 1382 2