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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
School police pension matters. Makes changes to the definition of a "school resource officer" for provisions relating to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund (1977 fund). Provides that a school police department may participate in the 1977 fund. Establishes requirements for establishing a local board for school police departments. Provides that an appointing authority shall waive the age restriction for a school resource officer for purposes of the 1977 fund if: (1) on the date the individual applies to be appointed and hired, the individual is a veteran who has completed at least 20 years of military service; (2) the individual received or is eligible to receive a discharge from the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than certain specified conditions; and (3) the individual meets all other requirements for appointment and hiring. Provides that a school corporation or charter school that employs a school resource officer must enter into a contract or memorandum of understanding with a local law enforcement agency for the purpose of complying with the reporting and payment requirements for purposes of the 1977 fund. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill makes several modifications to Indiana's police pension laws, specifically focusing on school resource officers and school police departments. The bill expands the definition of "school resource officer" to mean a law enforcement officer with sworn authority, specialized training, and assigned to work collaboratively with schools, while explicitly excluding officers from school police departments. It allows school corporations and charter schools to participate in the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension fund for school resource officers and newly established school police departments. The bill creates provisions for veterans over 40 years old to be eligible for appointment as school resource officers by waiving age restrictions if they have completed at least 20 years of military service and meet other hiring requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for creating local boards to manage pension funds for school police departments, including specifying board composition, membership requirements, and governance procedures. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aim to provide more flexible pension options and hiring practices for school-based law enforcement personnel.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Representative Commons added as coauthor (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1095/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1095/HB1095.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1095/fiscal-notes/HB1095.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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