Bill > HB1056

This bill amends existing Indiana law concerning resisting law enforcement, specifically to resolve conflicts between two previous legislative acts, HEA 1014-2025 and HEA 1637-2025. The changes clarify and adjust the penalties for resisting, obstructing, or interfering with law enforcement officers or the execution of legal processes, as well as for entering areas marked off by barriers after being denied entry by public safety officials. The bill revises the felony classifications for these offenses, particularly when a vehicle is used or when bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death occurs. It also introduces mandatory minimum executed sentences for offenses involving vehicle use and allows for the suspension or revocation of a driver's license in certain cases. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a person can be charged with a separate offense for each individual harmed by their actions and allows courts to order consecutive sentences for multiple offenses. Finally, it declares an emergency for the act, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1056/details