HB1091

Resisting law enforcement.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1091 amends resisting law enforcement laws to resolve conflicts between HEA 1014-2025 and HEA 1637-2025.

Indiana HB1091 amends the state's resisting law enforcement laws to resolve a conflict between HEA 1014-2025 and HEA 1637-2025. The bill specifies that knowingly or intentionally resisting, obstructing, or interfering with a law enforcement officer or someone assisting the officer while they are lawfully engaged in their duties is a Level 6 felony. It also outlines penalties for using a vehicle to commit such offenses, including mandatory minimum sentences. The bill goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Courts and Criminal Code Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative DeLaney

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code