IN SB0231

Expands the definition of "electronic communication" to explicitly include metadata that relates to electronic communications for purposes of search, seizure, and interception laws.

Requires all searches or seizures of electronic communications to be conducted under a warrant, even when the communications are held by a third party, and makes warrantless searches a Level 5 felony.

Prohibits Indiana state agencies, political subdivisions, local units of government, and their employees from assisting federal agencies that collect electronic communications without a warrant or from using information obtained through such federal collections in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

Makes it a Level 5 felony for state entities or employees to knowingly or intentionally assist federal warrantless collection efforts or to use information derived from federal warrantless electronic surveillance.

Applies the same warrant requirement to interceptions of electronic communications, even when the communications are in the custody of a third party.