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IN SB0313

IN SB0313
Law enforcement data.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Law enforcement data. Requires, on or before July 1, 2026, the state police department (department), in consultation with the office of technology and the department of homeland security, to develop and implement the Indiana law enforcement data sharing program (program). Requires the department to establish rules for: (1) protocols regarding access to information and information accessible by a law enforcement agency; (2) safeguards to protect the integrity of the program; (3) confidentiality and data privacy requirements; (4) timely data submission and reporting requirements; and (5) compliance standards. Requires Indiana law enforcement agencies to provide data in a timely manner in accordance with rules established by the department. Makes annual appropriations to the department to develop and implement the program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Indiana Law Enforcement Data Sharing Program, which will require the state police department to develop and implement a comprehensive data-sharing system by July 1, 2026, in consultation with the office of technology and department of homeland security. The program aims to enable law enforcement agencies to quickly access critical criminal intelligence and data from various state and local government entities using interoperable and secure electronic technologies. The system will incorporate various types of information, including criminal history, biometric data, and other critical data, potentially connecting with federal databases like the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division and the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS). Law enforcement agencies will be required to submit data timely and comply with established rules regarding data access, confidentiality, privacy, and security. The department must submit annual reports to the legislative council detailing the program's implementation status, compliance, and recommendations for improvement. The bill includes provisions to protect data privacy, prohibit selling information to third parties, and ensures annual appropriations to support the program's development and implementation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senator Freeman added as second author (on 01/23/2025)

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