Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 279 — Private credit funds.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

Provides that after June 30, 2026, the responsible party or fund manager for a private credit fund (fund) shall deliver to: (1) an Indiana investor that has invested capital in the fund; and (2) the securities commissioner (commissioner); an investor report on at least a quarterly basis. Sets forth certain disclosures that an investor report must include. Provides that any investment information that is delivered or communicated to an Indiana investor after June 30, 2026, may not include language that positively describes the fund's risk profile unless a disclaimer is provided or the fund's assets are rated by an outside credit rating agency. Provides that the responsible party or fund manager for a fund shall, upon the written request of an Indiana investor or the commissioner, make available in writing the fund manager's policies with respect to specified investment and management practices. Requires the commissioner to adopt rules to implement and administer these provisions. Authorizes the commissioner to use any lawful means within the commissioner's authority to enforce these provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions

  2. Authored by Senators Charbonneau, Bassler

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 279 do?
Provides that after June 30, 2026, the responsible party or fund manager for a private credit fund (fund) shall deliver to: (1) an Indiana investor that has invested capital in the fund; and (2) the securities commissioner (commissioner); an investor report on at least a quarterly basis. Sets forth certain disclosures that an investor report must include. Provides that any investment information that is delivered or communicated to an Indiana investor after June 30, 2026, may not include language that positively describes the fund's risk profile unless a disclaimer is provided or the fund's assets are rated by an outside credit rating agency. Provides that the responsible party or fund manager for a fund shall, upon the written request of an Indiana investor or the commissioner, make available in writing the fund manager's policies with respect to specified investment and management practices. Requires the commissioner to adopt rules to implement and administer these provisions. Authorizes the commissioner to use any lawful means within the commissioner's authority to enforce these provisions.
Who sponsors SB 279?
SB 279 is sponsored by Eric Bassler (Republican) and Ed Charbonneau (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 279?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 279?
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