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IN SB0133

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

J.D. Ford

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement officers are prohibited from requesting citizenship or immigration status verification from federal authorities for individuals who request emergency medical assistance or help someone else request such assistance
  • Protection applies when the individual provides their full name, gives other requested information, remains at the scene until emergency services arrive, and cooperates with medical personnel and law enforcement
  • Expands existing Indiana law (IC 5-2-20-3) that already prohibits immigration status inquiries for crime witnesses, victims, and those reporting crimes
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026
  • Authored by Senators Ford J.D. and Pol Jr.; referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary on December 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Protection from immigration status disclosure.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

12/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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