HB1047

Law enforcement officer drug and alcohol testing.

Introduced·1/8/25
Intr Text

Indiana HB1047 mandates law enforcement agencies to implement drug and alcohol testing protocols for officers after using deadly force.

Indiana HB1047 requires each law enforcement agency to adopt and implement protocols for drug and alcohol testing of officers immediately after they use deadly force in the pursuit or apprehension of an individual. This testing must be in place by July 1, 2025. The bill defines "deadly force," "law enforcement agency," and "law enforcement officer" based on existing Indiana Code sections.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Representative Morris added as coauthor

Jan 8, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Bartlett

Jan 8, 2025

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety