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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
Arrest power. Provides that an investigator appointed by a prosecuting attorney has the same police powers within the state if the investigator was previously employed as a law enforcement officer or a federal enforcement officer for at least five years.
AI Summary
This bill amends Indiana law to grant expanded arrest powers to investigators appointed by a prosecuting attorney, provided they have at least five years of prior experience as either a "law enforcement officer" (defined as someone with powers of arrest and investigation under Indiana law, typically a police officer) or a "federal enforcement officer" (defined by Indiana law as a federal officer with arrest and investigative authority). Under this change, such experienced investigators will have the same police powers throughout the entire state as any other authorized police officer, not just within their specific county. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "federal enforcement officer" and "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of this section.
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/1214/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1214/HB1214.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1214/fiscal-notes/HB1214.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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