HB 1614 — Bullion depositories.
Last action — Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Defines "bullion" as refined silver or gold that has certain specified characteristics. Defines "specie" as bullion that is fabricated into products that are suitable for, or customarily used as, currency or a medium of exchange. Defines "specie legal tender" as: (1) specie coin issued by the United States government; or (2) any other specie that a federal court determines to be within state authority to make or designate as legal tender under the Constitution of the United States. Provides that bullion is not subject to assessment and taxation under Indiana's property tax statute. Provides that the exchange of one type or form of legal tender for another type or form of legal tender is exempt from the state gross retail tax. Provides that: (1) specie legal tender; and (2) electronic currency; are recognized as legal tender in Indiana. Provides that except as otherwise specifically provided by law or contract, a person may not compel any other person to tender or accept specie as legal tender. Provides that a prevailing party in an action for breach of any contract provision that expressly designates a type or form of specie as tender is entitled to specific performance of the contract provision.
Bill Text
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Read HB 1614 on the official Indiana source →Action History
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Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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First reading: referred to Committee on Financial Institutions
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Authored by Representative Lindauer
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Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Lucas, Ledbetter
Sponsors
- Cindy Ledbetter · Cosponsor
- Jim Lucas · Cosponsor
- Jake Teshka · Cosponsor
- Shane Lindauer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Shane Lindauer Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Cindy Ledbetter Republican
- Jim Lucas Republican
- Jake Teshka Republican
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1614 do?
- Defines "bullion" as refined silver or gold that has certain specified characteristics. Defines "specie" as bullion that is fabricated into products that are suitable for, or customarily used as, currency or a medium of exchange. Defines "specie legal tender" as: (1) specie coin issued by the United States government; or (2) any other specie that a federal court determines to be within state authority to make or designate as legal tender under the Constitution of the United States. Provides that bullion is not subject to assessment and taxation under Indiana's property tax statute. Provides that the exchange of one type or form of legal tender for another type or form of legal tender is exempt from the state gross retail tax. Provides that: (1) specie legal tender; and (2) electronic currency; are recognized as legal tender in Indiana. Provides that except as otherwise specifically provided by law or contract, a person may not compel any other person to tender or accept specie as legal tender. Provides that a prevailing party in an action for breach of any contract provision that expressly designates a type or form of specie as tender is entitled to specific performance of the contract provision.
- Who sponsors HB 1614?
- HB 1614 is sponsored by Cindy Ledbetter (Republican), Jim Lucas (Republican), Jake Teshka (Republican), and Shane Lindauer (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1614?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 1614?
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