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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana House Bill 1141 increases criminal penalties for mixing committee funds with personal money
Last action · January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal CodeSponsor: Michael Karickhoff
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What This Bill Proposed
Indiana House Bill 1141 establishes that knowingly or intentionally mixing committee funds with personal money is a , and enhances the penalty to a if the commingled amount reaches at least $50,000, effective July 1, 2026.
Committee officers and members face harsher criminal charges and potential felony prosecution for mishandling campaign money starting July 1, 2026.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Committee officers, members, and associates
They face stricter criminal classifications and potential felony charges for mixing committee funds with personal money.
Key Facts
- A person who knowingly or intentionally mixes committee funds with personal funds commits a Class A misdemeanor.
- The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if a person commingles at least $50,000 of committee funds with personal funds.
- The legislation amends Indiana Code section IC 3-14-1-14.5.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 5, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Jan 5, 2026HouseAuthored by Representative Karickhoff
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0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 40)
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