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IN SB0295

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Randolph

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bureau of Motor Vehicles must include in all published driver's manuals a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and recommended motorist actions during stops, including appropriate interactions with officers

  • Driver Education Advisory Board must consult with the BMV Commissioner and Indiana State Police Department on instruction regarding traffic stop procedures and motorist-officer interactions

  • Amends Indiana Code sections IC 9-24-10-3.5 (new section) and IC 9-27-6-5

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

  • Introduced by Senator Randolph Lonnie M on January 7, 2019 and referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

Legislative Description

Driver instruction regarding law enforcement procedures. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to include in any driver's manual published by the bureau: (1) a description of law enforcement procedures during a traffic stop; and (2) actions a motorist should take during a traffic stop, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers. Requires the driver education advisory board to consult with the commissioner of the bureau of motor vehicles and the state police department regarding instruction on: (1) law enforcement procedures during traffic stops; and (2) actions a motorist should take during a traffic stop, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

1/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security & Transportation1/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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