Indiana adds new merger filing rule for out‑of‑state companies

Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.

Engrossed· 2026-01-28

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Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

6/10Mixed

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

If passed, companies that merge and do business in Indiana must send a copy of the federal filing to the attorney general within one day, or face a civil penalty.

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The bill helps keep competition fair by letting the state see big deals early, but it adds paperwork and possible fines for businesses, which could raise costs for consumers.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Requires Indiana‑based or Indiana‑sales companies to file a copy of the HSR merger notification with the attorney general within one day.
The filing must be electronic and kept confidential under state public‑records rules.
The attorney general can share the information with other states that have the same law, but only if it stays confidential.
Violations trigger a written notice and a civil penalty if not fixed within three days.
The attorney general must provide a secure way to receive and store the filings and must destroy or return them after a set time.