SB0284

Law enforcement civilian oversight boards.

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Indiana SB0284 establishes civilian oversight boards for law enforcement agencies, limiting their authority to advisory roles.

Indiana SB0284 amends the Indiana Code to regulate civilian oversight boards for law enforcement agencies. These boards, commissions, or entities, excluding merit boards, can only operate in an advisory capacity and lack binding authority over law enforcement agencies. The law reconciles conflicts between statutes enacted by the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Effective July 1, 2026, this legislation aims to clarify the role of civilian oversight in local government.

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  • Legal Framework
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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25 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

8:30 AM

House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Hearing

Jan 20

10:00 AM

Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Signed by the Governor

Mar 5

Senate

Public Law 137

Feb 27

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore