S.E.A. 291, P.L. 139-2026 Effective: March 5, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/291/ … [Read more...] about Court security
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Court security
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 291 on court security sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Baldwin. The bill: The committee amended the bill by consent to remove the criminal penalty portion and to declare the bill an emergency. The Indiana State Bar Association, Justice Goff (Indiana Supreme Court), and Judge … [Read more...] about Court security
Court Security
The Senate heard SB 291 on court security authored by Sen. Baldwin and Sen. Carrasco. The bill repeals current code provisions concerning the Supreme Court sheriff and allows the Supreme Court of Indiana and the Court of Appeals of Indiana to each appoint a court marshal who may then hire deputy court marshals. The bill requires these court marshals to ensure the safety and security … [Read more...] about Court Security
Court security
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 291 on court security authored by Sen. Baldwin and Sen. Carrasco. The bill repeals current code provisions concerning the supreme court sheriff and allows the Supreme Court of Indiana and the Court of Appeals of Indiana to each appoint a court marshal who may then hire deputy court marshals. The bill requires these court marshals to ensure the … [Read more...] about Court security
Right of state officer to carry a handgun in the capitol
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 14 on right of state officer or employee to carry a handgun in the capitol authored by Sen. Tomes and Sen. Bohacek. The bill defines "state officer or employee" as an individual who holds the elected office of attorney general, secretary of state, state comptroller, or treasurer of state, or who is a full time employee of … [Read more...] about Right of state officer to carry a handgun in the capitol