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IN HB1094

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edward DeLaney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act in Indiana, effective July 1, 2026

  • Requires law enforcement officers to enforce valid Canadian domestic violence protection orders as if they were Indiana-issued orders when probable cause exists that a violation occurred

  • Canadian protection orders are enforceable without prior registration or filing in Indiana; courts must accord full faith and credit to qualifying orders

  • Establishes enforceability criteria requiring the order to identify protected individuals and respondents, be valid and in effect, and ensure the respondent received notice and opportunity to be heard

  • Grants civil and criminal immunity to state agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, and court officials acting in good faith to enforce or register Canadian domestic violence protection orders

Legislative Description

Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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