The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard SB 117 sponsored by Rep. Bartels regarding police log information. Sen. Walker presented the bill which exempts public disclosure of law enforcement records containing personal information relating to a victim of a crime or delinquent who is less than eighteen (18) from public access requirements without written consent from a parent, guardian, or custodian. The bill also prohibits the broadcast of a Social Security number by police radio unless the broadcast is encrypted after June 30, 2023.
The Hoosier State Press Association testified the bill may go further than intended. Accelerate Indiana Municipalities testified in support of the bill.
The bill passed 11-0.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/117