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This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using public funds to pay for or engage in sexual activities during investigations of certain prostitution-related crimes after June 30, 2026. Specifically, officers cannot use public money to pay for sexual intercourse, sexual conduct, or fondling genitals while investigating prostitution, making unlawful propositions, or promoting prostitution. The bill also establishes a new criminal offense of "unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer," which is a Level 5 felony. An officer commits this crime if they engage in sexual intercourse, have someone fondle their genitals, or fondle someone else's genitals during law enforcement activities, such as during an investigation or while exercising official duties. The law explicitly states that the individual's consent is not a defense to this offense. There are two key exceptions: investigations of human and sexual trafficking are exempt from the funding restrictions, and incidental fondling during a lawful search is not considered a criminal act. The bill aims to prevent potential sexual misconduct and abuse of power by law enforcement officers during investigations.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1123/details