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IN HB1324

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ragen Hatcher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Advertised or displayed purchase prices for consumer transactions must include all mandatory fees and charges, excluding government-imposed taxes/fees and reasonable shipping/handling charges for goods
  • Violations constitute a deceptive consumer sales act under Indiana's existing consumer protection laws (IC 24-5-0.5)
  • Consumers harmed by violations may sue for actual damages or $500 (whichever is greater), with courts able to award up to three times actual damages or $1,000 for willful violations
  • Attorney General may bring enforcement actions seeking injunctions and civil penalties up to $5,000 per knowing violation
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Consumer pricing information.

Last Action

Representative Morris added as coauthor

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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