Indiana House Bill 1432

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-29 - Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Various gaming matters. Authorizes the lottery commission to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Requires the lottery commission to adopt rules concerning the bulk purchase of lottery products. Provides that certain lottery records are confidential. Provides that the lottery commission may authorize and regulate courier services, including for the delivery of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Sets forth certain conditions for the transfer of surplus revenue to the pension stabilization fund, supplemental allowance reserve accounts, and the pension relief fund. Requires the surplus revenue after the required transfers have been made to be set aside by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system to be distributed to the county treasurer of each county that does not have a riverboat in the same proportions that excess wagering taxes set aside for revenue sharing for riverboats are distributed. Requires a political subdivision that is served by a volunteer fire department to contribute at least $300 annually to the public employees' defined contribution plans of eligible members of the volunteer fire department. Lists other permissible uses for shared revenue derived from surplus lottery taxes. Creates the digital lottery retail incentive program fund (digital lottery fund). Requires the lottery commission to deposit 2% of the net digital lottery sales each calendar quarter into the digital lottery fund. Requires the commission to develop a payment program that directly compensates retailers that participate in the promotion and success of digital lottery games. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program (program). Requires the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to develop and administer the program. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program fund (fund). Provides for uses of money in the fund. Requires a licensed owner, an operating agent, and a permit holder to pay fees to be deposited in the fund and used for purposes of the program. Provides that an individual applying for an occupational license to perform duties that do not relate to gaming on the premises of a riverboat or racetrack is not disqualified due to a conviction for a felony if the position or occupation will not have access to the gaming floor and gaming systems. Provides that the commission: (1) has the sole authority to license entities to conduct activities authorized under certain gaming provisions; and (2) may not limit the number of qualified entities licensed under those provisions. Allows the commission and the alcohol and tobacco commission to deny a license or endorsement in specified instances. Prohibits a certificate holder or vendor from accepting wagers on the outcome of an election. Increases, from 9.5% to 20%, the sports wagering tax rate for each wager placed using a mobile device. Specifies that the sports wagering tax rate remains 9.5% for each wager placed within a licensed facility. Modifies a sports wagering provision concerning child support to apply to a vendor. Authorizes the following persons to conduct interactive gaming: (1) A licensed owner of a riverboat. (2) An operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district. (3) A permit holder conducting gambling games at the permit holder's racetrack. (4) An Indian tribe that meets certain requirements. Provides for the licensure of persons providing services and equipment for managing and conducting interactive gaming. Specifies requirements for the conduct of interactive gaming. Imposes an adjusted gross receipts tax ranging from 22% to 30% on interactive gaming. Provides for distributions to support the horse racing industry and revenue sharing to cities and counties in which casinos are operated. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to provide a training module for alcoholic beverage servers who work at establishments that offer type II gaming. Enhances the voluntary exclusion programs. Voids a provision in a horse racing commission's order. Prohibits a sports wagering certificate holder or vendor from allowing, conducting or participating in any false or misleading advertising concerning its sports wagering operations. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor if a person operates a lottery courier service without the written permission of the commission. Repeals the program gaming fees chapter. Requires the commission to make rules concerning state universities and sports gaming data. Includes gambling services under the responsible gaming and problem gambling services program in a provision concerning mental health and addiction treatment services provided to individuals who have entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. Makes an appropriation. Makes conforming and technical changes.

Various gaming matters.

Rep. Ethan Manning [R]

Rep. Cory Criswell [R]

Rep. Justin Moed [D]

Rep. Steve Bartels [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-29	House	Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
2025-01-29	House	Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
2025-01-27	House	Representative Bartels added as coauthor
2025-01-27	House	Representatives Criswell and Moed added as coauthors
2025-01-21	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
2025-01-21	House	Authored by Representative Manning

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1432/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/HB1432.01.INTR.pdf
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/HB1432.02.COMH.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143234.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143233.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143232.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143231.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143225.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143219.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143215.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/drafts/AM143210.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1432.01.INTR.AMH34.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1432.01.INTR.AMH33.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1432.01.INTR.AMH32.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1432.01.INTR.AMH25.pdf
Amendment	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1432.01.INTR.AMH15.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/fiscal-notes/HB1432.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/fiscal-notes/HB1432.01.INTR.FN002.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/votesheets/HB1432.01.INTR.02.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/committee-reports/HB1432.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1432/fiscal-notes/HB1432.02.COMH.FN001.pdf