Bill > HB1015

This bill adds a new section to Indiana law that restricts the governor's ability to deploy the Indiana National Guard for certain law enforcement activities. Specifically, the bill prohibits the governor from ordering National Guard members to perform duties that could lead to surveillance, apprehension, detention, or arrest of individuals, with two key exceptions. The first exception allows federalized National Guard units (those under federal control per 10 U.S.C. 12301) to continue their operations, and the second exception permits National Guard deployment during state emergencies declared by the governor, such as natural disasters, riots, or acts of terrorism. The bill explicitly states that this restriction cannot be suspended by any other law, effectively creating a firm limitation on the governor's power to use the National Guard for local law enforcement purposes. The provision is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state officials ample time to prepare for and understand the new restrictions on National Guard deployment.

Military Affairs and Security

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1015/details