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IN HB1350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alaina Shonkwiler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Indiana courts from excluding otherwise admissible evidence obtained in violation of federal or state constitutions or laws, with limited exceptions

  • Allows evidence exclusion only when obtained through deliberate, reckless, grossly negligent, or recurring/systemic negligent conduct violating the Fourth Amendment, and when exclusion is required by a clearly established U.S. Supreme Court holding

  • Bars Indiana courts from applying any state exclusionary rule broader than the federal exclusionary rule as defined by the U.S. Supreme Court

  • Permits the state to appeal evidence suppression orders directly to the Indiana Supreme Court, which must stay trial proceedings and expedite resolution of the appeal

  • Preserves the right to bring civil actions against law enforcement officers or government entities for damages from unlawful searches and seizures

Legislative Description

Exclusionary rule.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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