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HB1399 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Tony Isa
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about penalties for non-compliance with the new tracking requirements.

Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine Tracking Act

This bill requires Indiana's state police department to oversee an electronic system that tracks purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products in real time, blocks illegal purchases, and ensures manufacturers have contracts with a third-party vendor for tracking sales.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an electronic logging system run by the state police to track purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products.
  • Requires this system to monitor and block any illegal purchases of these substances.
  • Makes manufacturers prove they have contracts with a third-party vendor for tracking sales in Indiana.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The state police department
  • Manufacturers of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products

Terms To Know

Electronic Logging System (ELS)
A computerized tracking tool used by Indiana's state police to monitor purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products.
NPLEx
The previous system name for the electronic logging system, which is now replaced in this bill.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how long after introduction it will take to implement.
  • Does not provide details on penalties for non-compliance with the new tracking requirements.
  • The effectiveness of blocking illegal purchases depends on proper system operation and manufacturer cooperation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 House

    Authored by Representative Isa

  2. 2026-01-08 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Miller D, Miller K

  3. 2026-01-08 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products.

Requires the state police department (department) to oversee an electronic logging system (system) to: (1) record and monitor real time purchases of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; (2) monitor ephedrine and pseudoephedrine purchases to prevent or investigate the illegal purchase of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; and (3) block illegal purchases of ephedrine and pseduoephedrine. Requires the department to contract with a third party vendor to operate the system. Requires each manufacturer of products that contain ephedrine and pseudoephedrine to demonstrate to the department that they have a valid contract with the vendor to provide electronic tracking of purchases in Indiana. Replaces "NPLEx system" references with "electronic logging system". Removes current restrictions on the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products to individuals who do not have a relationship on record with a pharmacy or have not completed a consultation with a pharmacy to determine if there is a legitimate medical or pharmaceutical need for the products.