Bill > HB1121

This bill establishes a new chapter in Indiana law requiring law enforcement agencies to conduct alcohol and drug testing for officers involved in shootings that cause injury or death. The bill defines key terms, including "officer-involved shooting" as an instance when a law enforcement officer discharges their firearm and causes injury or death while on duty. Specifically, the law mandates that when such a shooting occurs, the employing law enforcement agency must immediately administer alcohol and drug tests to the involved officer. Each law enforcement agency must develop protocols for this testing, which must be conducted as soon as possible after the incident, but no later than the end of the officer's work shift. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and builds upon existing Indiana Code definitions of law enforcement agencies and officers. The goal appears to be ensuring accountability and understanding the potential impairment status of an officer immediately following a critical incident involving the use of deadly force.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1121/details