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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
Law enforcement services in Indianapolis downtown. Establishes a downtown district (district) within the city of Indianapolis. Provides that after December 31, 2026, the governor has the duty and responsibility to provide adequate law enforcement services within the district. Requires the governor and executive of the consolidated city and county to take steps to negotiate and execute a mutual assistance agreement. Provides that if an agreement is not executed, the state police department shall provide all law enforcement services within the district after December 31, 2026, and unless or until a mutual assistance agreement is executed. Requires the governor to appoint a district special prosecutor that has concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district. Provides after December 31, 2026, the district special prosecutor has primary jurisdiction and the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district has secondary jurisdiction to prosecute a crime committed in the district. Requires the treasurer of state to deduct the state's costs in providing law enforcement services and offices and staff for the special prosecutor from revenue held by the state that would otherwise be available for distribution to the consolidated city.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new downtown district in Indianapolis, defining its boundaries and specific areas. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Governor will be responsible for ensuring adequate law enforcement services within this district. The Governor and the Mayor of Indianapolis (referred to as the "executive" of the "consolidated city") are required to negotiate a mutual assistance agreement for law enforcement services. If no agreement is reached by December 31, 2026, the State Police Department will assume all law enforcement duties in the district until an agreement is finalized. The bill also creates a new position of a District Special Prosecutor, appointed by the Governor, who will have primary jurisdiction over crimes committed within the district, with the existing prosecuting attorney having secondary jurisdiction. The state treasurer will then deduct the costs incurred by the state for providing these law enforcement services and the special prosecutor's office from state revenue that would otherwise be distributed to the consolidated city.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/145/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0145/SB0145.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0145/fiscal-notes/SB0145.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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