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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
Judicial immunity concerning electronic monitoring. Adds judges to the list of persons immune from civil liability for certain acts or omissions that occur in connection with the statute establishing electronic monitoring standards. (Current law provides that immunity does not apply to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.)
AI Summary
This bill expands judicial immunity to include judges who oversee cases or make orders related to electronic monitoring, meaning they generally cannot be sued for civil liability concerning the implementation of electronic monitoring standards. Electronic monitoring is a system used to track individuals, often as an alternative to incarceration, and this bill adds judges to a list of entities already protected from lawsuits, such as supervising agencies, law enforcement agencies, and their employees, when carrying out these duties. However, this protection does not extend to instances where a judge, or any other protected party, is found to have acted with gross negligence or engaged in willful or wanton misconduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1228/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1228/fiscal-notes/HB1228.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1228/HB1228.01.INTR.pdf |
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