IN HB1209

Municipalities must issue monthly invoices using State Board of Accounts-prescribed forms, with payment due within 30 calendar days and detailed information including amount, services provided, payment methods, and contact information for disputes or payment plans

Delinquency notices must accompany the next monthly invoice for unpaid accounts, warning of continued late fees, referral to collections, credit reporting, and potential civil action including wage garnishment

Municipal officers and employees with access to or oversight of the payment system are prohibited from reporting or recording payments received, creating mandatory separation of financial duties

Municipal officers responsible for reporting, recording, or monitoring accounts may not access their own personal accounts with the municipality to prevent self-dealing

Delinquencies over 60 days by municipal officers or employees must be reported to the fiscal officer; delinquencies by fiscal officers or the municipal executive must be reported to the legislative body