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IN HB1228

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Judges who oversee cases or make orders related to electronic monitoring would be added to the list of persons immune from civil liability for acts or omissions under Indiana's electronic monitoring standards statute
  • Current law already provides civil immunity to supervising agencies, law enforcement agencies, and their employees for electronic monitoring-related decisions
  • Immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct
  • Amends IC 35-38-2.7-7, originally added by P.L.84-2022
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Judicial immunity concerning electronic monitoring.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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