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HB 1272 IN

Collateral recovery services.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 20, 2026) Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors

Summary

Renames the private investigator and security guard licensing board as the private investigator, security guard, and collateral recovery agency licensing board, and adds two additional members to the board. Establishes licensure for a collateral recovery agency. Requires a person to be licensed as a collateral recovery agency to repossess collateral, attempt to repossess collateral, hold one's self out as being in the business of repossessing collateral, or use license plate recognition. Provides certain requirements: (1) for an applicant seeking licensure as a collateral recovery agency; (2) for a licensee to maintain licensure; and (3) for a legal owner when personal effects are in or on the collateral at the time of repossession. Requires equipment used to repossess collateral to meet certain criteria. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsor (1)

3 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Shonkwiler · lower
  3. Jan 20, 2026 Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)LAW ENFORCEMENT; GenerallyTRANSPORTATION; Licenses, Plates, Registration, and Titles

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