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HB 1318

Hoosier scam prevention board.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vernon Smith

Indiana bill establishes Hoosier Scam Prevention Board to coordinate statewide consumer fraud prevention efforts through new state agency structure.

First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 1318

Legislative bill overview

HB 1318 establishes the Hoosier Scam Prevention Board in Indiana, a new state agency tasked with coordinating efforts to prevent consumer fraud and scams. The bill creates a formal structure—likely with appointed members and defined responsibilities—to address the growing problem of scams targeting Indiana residents across various industries and platforms.

Why is this important

Consumer fraud costs Indiana residents millions annually through financial scams, identity theft, and predatory schemes. By creating a dedicated board, the state aims to centralize prevention efforts, coordinate between agencies, and potentially improve public education and consumer protection mechanisms that currently operate in fragmented ways.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and costs: Creating a new board requires state resources; critics may question whether existing agencies could handle this work more efficiently
  • Scope and authority: Unclear whether the board will have enforcement power or merely advisory/coordinating functions, which affects its practical impact
  • Overlapping jurisdictions: Existing agencies (Attorney General, consumer protection offices) already address fraud; questions remain about how this board avoids duplication or turf conflicts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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