2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1548: Motor vehicle matters.

Legislative Summary

Motor vehicle matters. Increases the penalty for operating a motor vehicle without being issued a valid driver's license. Provides that if an unlicensed driver is at fault for a vehicle accident, the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle used by the individual shall pay the insurance deductibles for any person not at fault. Provides that if an individual operates a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, a valid certificate of registration, and valid driving privileges their motor vehicle shall be impounded.

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Bill History

1/21/2025
Authored by Representative Lucas
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
Representative Bascom G added as coauthor
House of Representatives
1/29/2025
Reassigned to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lucas
Jim Lucas
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/15/202586.6 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/15/202581.0 KB