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HB1078 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Ethan Manning
Last action
2026-01-13
Official status
Engrossed House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify whether there are annual public meeting requirements for the Lottery Commission. This claim was removed as it is not supported by the provided material.

Indiana Online Lottery Sales Act

This act allows Indiana's lottery commission to sell draw games and eInstant games online, sets up rules for digital lottery sales, and requires the establishment of a retailer incentive program.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the lottery commission to sell draw games and eInstant games over the internet.
  • Requires the lottery commission to make rules about selling digital lottery games.
  • Creates a program where retailers get incentives if they help promote online lottery sales.
  • Does not let the lottery commission start new types of digital lottery games without permission from the state legislature.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Indiana Lottery Commission
  • Retailers who sell lottery tickets

Terms To Know

Lottery Commission
The group in charge of running the state lottery.
Digital Lottery Games
Online versions of draw games and eInstant games that people can buy through the internet.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not say when these changes will start.
  • The act only allows certain types of digital lottery games, with others needing special permission from lawmakers.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB1078.02.COMH.AMH001

Filed House Bill (H) • Representative Kyle Miller

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding gaming, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning gaming.
HB1078.02.COMH.AMH002

Filed House Bill (H) • Representative Robin Shackleford

X

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to allow certain gaming establishments to offer new types of games.

  • Allows specific gaming facilities in Indiana to introduce additional kinds of gambling games.
  • The exact details and rules for these new game offerings are not specified in this amendment text, making it unclear what specific games will be allowed or how they will operate.
HB1078.02.COMH.AMH003

Filed House Bill (H) • Representative Steve Bartels

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would modify the Indiana Code to include new requirements for gaming facilities.

  • Adds new rules for gaming facilities in Indiana.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about what these new rules entail, making it hard to explain exactly how they will change current laws.
HB1078.02.COMH.AMH004

Filed House Bill (H) • Representative Cory Criswell

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding gaming, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

  • The official text does not provide enough details about what specific changes this amendment would make.
HB1078.02.COMH.AMH005

Filed House Bill (H) • Representative Edward Clere

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code regarding gaming, but the specific details of what it amends are not provided in the given information.

  • The exact change to the Indiana Code concerning gaming is not specified in the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made to the Indiana Code.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-13 House

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  2. 2026-01-13 House

    Amendment #1 (Miller K) ruled out of order

  3. 2026-01-13 House

    Amendment #2 (Shackleford) failed; Roll Call 40: yeas 30, nays 63

  4. 2026-01-13 House

    Amendment #4 (Criswell) ruled out of order

  5. 2026-01-13 House

    Amendment #5 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote

  6. 2026-01-08 House

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  7. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Manning

  8. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.

Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion.

Authorizes the lottery commission (commission) to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Specifies rules the commission must adopt concerning the sale of digital lottery games. Requires the commission to establish a retailer incentive program for retailers that participate in the promotion of digital lottery games. Specifies annual public meeting requirements. Provides that unless granted authority by the general assembly, the commission shall not operate or authorize the use of certain digital lottery games. Requires the commission to adopt rules to implement and establish a voluntary exclusion program.