SB 377 Summary

• Creates new Class B misdemeanor offense for knowingly or intentionally possessing an electronic device receiving police radio transmissions while committing a crime, to further a crime, or to avoid law enforcement detection.

• Amends existing law regarding unlawful use of police radios (IC 35-44-3-12) to add the new electronic listening device provision as subsection (b).

• Maintains existing exemptions for government entities, law enforcement officers, emergency service vehicles, amateur radio license holders, news media personnel, and businesses lawfully using police radios.

• Effective July 1, 2010.