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IN HB1350
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alaina Shonkwiler
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Indiana courts from excluding otherwise admissible evidence obtained in violation of federal or state constitutions or laws, with limited exceptions
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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
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Bars Indiana courts from applying any state exclusionary rule broader than the federal exclusionary rule as defined by the U.S. Supreme Court
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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
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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