Indiana SB0133 prohibits law enforcement from requesting immigration status verification from federal authorities under certain conditions.

Indiana SB0133 amends the state code to prevent law enforcement officers from requesting verification of an individual's citizenship or immigration status from federal immigration authorities. This prohibition applies if the individual has contacted law enforcement solely as a witness to or victim of a crime or for the purpose of reporting a crime. Additionally, officers cannot request such verification if the individual has requested emergency medical assistance or acted in concert with another person who did so. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Indiana SB0133 prohibits law enforcement from requesting immigration status verification from federal authorities under certain conditions.

Indiana SB0133 amends the state code to prevent law enforcement officers from requesting verification of an individual's citizenship or immigration status from federal immigration authorities. This prohibition applies if the individual has contacted law enforcement solely as a witness to or victim of a crime or for the purpose of reporting a crime. Additionally, officers cannot request such verification if the individual has requested emergency medical assistance or acted in concert with another person who did so. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.