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HB1235 • 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.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Chris Judy
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about which establishments are eligible for the video gaming terminals.

Indiana Gaming Law Changes

This bill allows betting on video games in certain places, sets rules for who can run these games, and makes businesses pay a tax based on their earnings from the bets.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows people to bet money on video gaming terminals in specific establishments.
  • Creates rules about getting licenses for running video gaming terminals.
  • Requires businesses that offer video gaming terminals to pay a 30% tax on their adjusted gross receipts from these games.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Businesses and people who want to run or play video gaming terminals in Indiana.

Terms To Know

Video Gaming Terminals
Special machines where people can bet money on games.
Licensing Structure
Rules about who is allowed to run or operate video gaming terminals.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which establishments are eligible for the video gaming terminals.
  • It's unclear how much revenue this change will generate for Indiana.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Judy

  2. 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.
Video gaming terminals.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming.

Video gaming terminals.

Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts.