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IN HB1155

Signal jamming devices.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Signal jamming devices. Provides that a signal jammer may be seized. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, offers for sale, imports, markets, sells, possesses, uses, or operates a signal jammer commits unlawful use of a signal jammer, a Level 6 felony.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new legal provisions regarding signal jamming devices in Indiana, making it illegal to manufacture, sell, possess, use, or operate signal jammers. Specifically, the bill defines a "signal jammer" as a device designed to intentionally block or interfere with radio communications, including personal communications services, police radar, GPS, and wireless networking services. Under the new law, any person who knowingly manufactures, offers for sale, imports, markets, sells, possesses, uses, or operates a signal jammer would be committing a Level 6 felony. The bill also adds signal jammers to the list of items that can be seized by law enforcement, and creates a new statutory definition for signal jammers. This legislation aims to prevent the unauthorized disruption of communication services and ensure public safety by restricting the use of devices that can interfere with critical communication technologies.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law (on 02/18/2025)

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