Bill > HB1094

This bill establishes a new chapter in Indiana law for recognizing and enforcing Canadian domestic violence protection orders, providing comprehensive procedures for law enforcement and courts to handle such orders. The legislation defines key terms like "Canadian domestic violence protection order" as a civil court judgment that prohibits a respondent from engaging in various actions such as contacting, following, or being near a protected individual. Under this bill, law enforcement officers can enforce these orders if they determine probable cause exists, even without a certified copy of the order, and are required to inform protected individuals about available victim services. The bill allows courts to enforce or refuse to enforce Canadian protection orders based on specific criteria, including whether the order identifies the parties, is valid, and was issued with proper notice and due process. While registration of the order is not mandatory for enforcement, individuals can choose to register their Canadian protection order with Indiana courts, and state agencies and officials are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability when acting in good faith to enforce these orders. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to orders issued before, on, or after that date, with the goal of promoting uniform recognition of Canadian domestic violence protection orders across jurisdictions.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1094/details