The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1188 on resisting law enforcement sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. Shonkwiler introduced the bill and explained that the bill increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement.
An amendment was adopted with a 7-1 vote to increase the penalty to a Level 5 felony if while committing the offense of resisting law enforcement, the person inflicts moderate bodily injury. An amendment was adopted by consent to increase the penalty to a Level 5 felony if a motor vehicle is used while committing the offense of resisting law enforcement. It was further amended to make conforming edits to the bill due to the adoption of the other amendments.
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 7-1.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1188