IN HB 1343
enactedPublic safety matters.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Quick answers
Did IN HB 1343 pass?
Yes. IN HB 1343 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-03-04): Public Law 94
What is IN HB 1343 about?
Provides that the law enforcement training board (board) shall select an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the board. Authorizes the waiver of certain training requirements for law enforcement officers with experience in other states. Provides that a person confined to a county jail may be required to make a copayment in an amount of not more than $30 (current law is $15). Provides that a person confined to a county jail is not required to make a certain copayment if, among other things, the person does not have funds in the person's commissary account or trust account within 180 days after the service is provided (current law is 60 days). Requires certain water vessels to include an engine cut-off switch. Provides that a sailing vessel at least seven meters in length must comply with federal regulations. Makes changes to the employment eligibility requirements for employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs (department). Makes changes to the purpose of the military family relief fund (fund). Provides that the department shall report to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission (commission), at least quarterly, as to the status of all applications regarding assistance from the fund during the previous quarter. Adds provisions indicating who is eligible for a grant from the fund. Provides that the department shall make a comprehensive assessment of an applicant's financial condition and needs when making a determination regarding an award from the fund. Provides that an applicant may not be eligible for assistance from the fund if the applicant's federal gross income, or the combined federal gross income of the applicant and the applicant's spouse, exceeds two times the poverty guideline unless the commission approves an income waiver. Provides that an applicant must establish that the applicant has incurred a genuine hardship to be eligible to receive assistance from the fund. Provides that the department or commission may impose stipulations or conditions concerning an applicant seeking an award from the fund. Makes changes to the subject matter that must be included in administrative rules established by the commission. Makes certain changes relating to the review of grants from the fund to employees of the department. Provides that an applicant may appeal a denied request for short term financial assistance from the fund. Authorizes the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard (adjutant general) to establish a military police force of the Indiana National Guard. Provides that a member of the military police force of the Indiana National Guard has police powers: (1) when the member is called to state active duty; and (2) if the individual successfully completes either army or air military police occupational training and receives qualifying instruction on Indiana law enforcement prescribed by the adjutant general. Requires the military police force of the Indiana National Guard, upon authorization, to respond in accordance with the National Incident Management System and in coordination with the Indiana state police. Makes changes to the authorized duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general in which the state armory board (board) may make contributions. Provides that the board may utilize any and all appropriate methods to lease or purchase real estate. Provides that an armory may not be erected on land that is leased for less than 25 years. (Current law provides that an armory may not be erected on land that is leased for less than 50 years.) Provides that the board may adopt policies or procedures for the use and governance of armories. (Current law authorizes the board to adopt rules for the use and governance of armories.) Specifies the types of donated property that the board may reconvey if the board determines that the property is no longer usable. Provides that if the board receives from the adjutant general information of the disbandment of the organization of the armed forces of Indiana occupying and using an armory, the board shall take charge of the armory. Makes various changes to provisions relating to the sale of property owned by the board. Establishes the Indiana civilian cyber corps program (program) as a subdivision of the Indiana guard reserve. Provides that the program includes civilian volunteers who have expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents and who volunteer at the invitation of the adjutant general. Provides that the work product of a civilian cyber corps volunteer or adviser, including any information voluntarily submitted to the volunteer or adviser, is exempt from disclosure. Provides that a civilian cyber corps volunteer or adviser is immune from tort liability for an injury to a person or damage to property that occurs while the volunteer or adviser is deployed and acting on behalf of the adjutant general if certain conditions are met. Provides that the adjutant general may appoint additional general officers. (Current law authorizes the appointment of assistant adjutants general.) Changes the definitions of "veteran" for purposes of provisions relating to: (1) the governor's commission on supplier diversity; (2) the state civil service system; and (3) authorizing preference points for the appointment of veterans. Removes a requirement that the National Guard tuition supplement grant must be used within eight years after the date the individual first applies and becomes eligible for benefits. Repeals: (1) the Indiana cyber civilian corps program advisory board; (2) a provision relating to contracts to use Stout Field as a commercial runway; (3) a definition of "qualified service member"; (4) a provision requiring a muffler or underwater exhaust for a boat; and (5) a provision prohibiting the use of a boat motor equipped with a muffler cutout or bypass. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally possess an imitation firearm: (1) in or on school property; or (2) on a school bus. Makes technical corrections and conforming amendments.
Who sponsors IN HB 1343?
Steve Bartels, Brett Clark, Chris Garten and 1 others are the primary sponsors of IN HB 1343, joined by 5 cosponsors.
Description
Provides that the law enforcement training board (board) shall select an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the board. Authorizes the waiver of certain training requirements for law enforcement officers with experience in other states. Provides that a person confined to a county jail may be required to make a copayment in an amount of not more than $30 (current law is $15). Provides that a person confined to a county jail is not required to make a certain copayment if, among other things, the person does not have funds in the person's commissary account or trust account within 180 days after the service is provided (current law is 60 days). Requires certain water vessels to include an engine cut-off switch. Provides that a sailing vessel at least seven meters in length must comply with federal regulations. Makes changes to the employment eligibility requirements for employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs (department). Makes changes to the purpose of the military family relief fund (fund). Provides that the department shall report to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission (commission), at least quarterly, as to the status of all applications regarding assistance from the fund during the previous quarter. Adds provisions indicating who is eligible for a grant from the fund. Provides that the department shall make a comprehensive assessment of an applicant's financial condition and needs when making a determination regarding an award from the fund. Provides that an applicant may not be eligible for assistance from the fund if the applicant's federal gross income, or the combined federal gross income of the applicant and the applicant's spouse, exceeds two times the poverty guideline unless the commission approves an income waiver. Provides that an applicant must establish that the applicant has incurred a genuine hardship to be eligible to receive assistance from the fund. Provides that the department or commission may impose stipulations or conditions concerning an applicant seeking an award from the fund. Makes changes to the subject matter that must be included in administrative rules established by the commission. Makes certain changes relating to the review of grants from the fund to employees of the department. Provides that an applicant may appeal a denied request for short term financial assistance from the fund. Authorizes the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard (adjutant general) to establish a military police force of the Indiana National Guard. Provides that a member of the military police force of the Indiana National Guard has police powers: (1) when the member is called to state active duty; and (2) if the individual successfully completes either army or air military police occupational training and receives qualifying instruction on Indiana law enforcement prescribed by the adjutant general. Requires the military police force of the Indiana National Guard, upon authorization, to respond in accordance with the National Incident Management System and in coordination with the Indiana state police. Makes changes to the authorized duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general in which the state armory board (board) may make contributions. Provides that the board may utilize any and all appropriate methods to lease or purchase real estate. Provides that an armory may not be erected on land that is leased for less than 25 years. (Current law provides that an armory may not be erected on land that is leased for less than 50 years.) Provides that the board may adopt policies or procedures for the use and governance of armories. (Current law authorizes the board to adopt rules for the use and governance of armories.) Specifies the types of donated property that the board may reconvey if the board determines that the property is no longer usable. Provides that if the board receives from the adjutant general information of the disbandment of the organization of the armed forces of Indiana occupying and using an armory, the board shall take charge of the armory. Makes various changes to provisions relating to the sale of property owned by the board. Establishes the Indiana civilian cyber corps program (program) as a subdivision of the Indiana guard reserve. Provides that the program includes civilian volunteers who have expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents and who volunteer at the invitation of the adjutant general. Provides that the work product of a civilian cyber corps volunteer or adviser, including any information voluntarily submitted to the volunteer or adviser, is exempt from disclosure. Provides that a civilian cyber corps volunteer or adviser is immune from tort liability for an injury to a person or damage to property that occurs while the volunteer or adviser is deployed and acting on behalf of the adjutant general if certain conditions are met. Provides that the adjutant general may appoint additional general officers. (Current law authorizes the appointment of assistant adjutants general.) Changes the definitions of "veteran" for purposes of provisions relating to: (1) the governor's commission on supplier diversity; (2) the state civil service system; and (3) authorizing preference points for the appointment of veterans. Removes a requirement that the National Guard tuition supplement grant must be used within eight years after the date the individual first applies and becomes eligible for benefits. Repeals: (1) the Indiana cyber civilian corps program advisory board; (2) a provision relating to contracts to use Stout Field as a commercial runway; (3) a definition of "qualified service member"; (4) a provision requiring a muffler or underwater exhaust for a boat; and (5) a provision prohibiting the use of a boat motor equipped with a muffler cutout or bypass. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally possess an imitation firearm: (1) in or on school property; or (2) on a school bus. Makes technical corrections and conforming amendments.
- Introduced
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-03-04 — Public Law 94
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Steve Bartelsauthor
- Brett Clarksponsor
- Chris Gartensponsor
- Scott Baldwinsponsor
- Liz Browncosponsor
- Ethan Lawsoncoauthor
- Randy Maxwellcosponsor
- Matt Commonscoauthor
- Chris Judycoauthor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-04
Public Law 94
became-law
2026-03-04
Signed by the Governor
executive-signature
2026-02-27
Signed by the President of the Senate
passage
2026-02-27
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 318: yeas 37, nays 11
2026-02-27
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 409: yeas 65, nays 29
2026-02-27
Signed by the Speaker
passage
2026-02-27
CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
filing
2026-02-27
CCR # 1 filed in the House
filing
2026-02-27
Senator Clark added as conferee
2026-02-27
Senator Ford J.D. removed as conferee
2026-02-27
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
passage
2026-02-26
Representative Pack removed as conferee
2026-02-26
Representative Lawson removed as advisor
2026-02-26
Representative Lawson added as conferee
2026-02-25
House conferees appointed: Bartels, Pack
2026-02-25
Senate advisors appointed: Garten, Spencer
2026-02-25
Senate conferees appointed: Baldwin, Ford J.D.
2026-02-25
Motion to dissent filed
filing
2026-02-25
House dissented from Senate amendments
2026-02-25
Returned to the House with amendments
receipt
2026-02-25
House advisors appointed: Commons, Lawson, Gore
2026-02-24
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 255: yeas 38, nays 10
passage,reading-3,reading-3
2026-02-23
Second reading: ordered engrossed
reading-2
2026-02-23
Amendment #7 (Yoder) failed; Roll Call 216: yeas 11, nays 36
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Amendment #6 (Yoder) failed; Roll Call 215: yeas 9, nays 38
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Amendment #1 (Qaddoura) failed; voice vote
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Amendment #3 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 214: yeas 9, nays 39
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Amendment #5 (Yoder) failed; Roll Call 213: yeas 10, nays 39
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Amendment #4 (Yoder) failed; Roll Call 212: yeas 10, nays 38
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-23
Senator Brown L added as cosponsor
2026-02-23
Amendment #2 (Qaddoura) failed; voice vote
amendment-failure,failure
2026-02-19
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
committee-passage
2026-02-16
Senator Maxwell added as cosponsor
2026-02-10
Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
committee-passage,referral-committee
2026-02-02
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-29
Referred to the Senate
referral
2026-01-28
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 121: yeas 67, nays 29
passage,reading-3,reading-3
2026-01-28
Senate sponsors: Senators Baldwin, Garten, Clark
2026-01-27
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
reading-2
2026-01-27
Amendment #4 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 105: yeas 32, nays 57
amendment-failure,failure
2026-01-27
Amendment #2 (Bartels) prevailed; voice vote
amendment-passage
2026-01-27
Representative Lawson added as coauthor
2026-01-27
Amendment #6 (Pierce M) failed; Roll Call 104: yeas 31, nays 61
amendment-failure,failure
2026-01-22
Committee report: do pass, adopted
committee-passage
2026-01-13
Representative Commons added as coauthor
2026-01-12
Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
2026-01-12
Committee report: do pass, adopted
committee-passage
2026-01-08
Representative Judy added as coauthor
2026-01-06
Authored by Representative Bartels
2026-01-06
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
reading-1,referral-committee
Versions
Documents
Votes
HB 1343 - Bartels - 2nd Reading
2026-01-27 · fail · 31-61
Member-level votes (100)
- Andrade: yes
- DeLaney: yes
- Jackson, C: yes
- Pfaff: yes
- Aylesworth: yes
- Dvorak: yes
- Johnson, B: yes
- Pierce, M: yes
- Bartlett: yes
- Errington: yes
- Klinker: yes
- Porter: yes
- Bauer: yes
- Garcia Wilburn: yes
- Miller, K: yes
- Pryor: yes
- Burton: yes
- GiaQuinta: yes
- Moed: yes
- Shackleford: yes
- Campbell: yes
- Hamilton: yes
- Moseley: yes
- Smith, V: yes
- Clere: yes
- Harris: yes
- Novak: yes
- Summers: yes
- Dant Chesser: yes
- Hatcher: yes
- Pack: yes
- Abbott: no
- Greene: no
- Lucas: no
- Shonkwiler: no
- Baird: no
- Haggard: no
- Manning: no
- Slager: no
- Bartels: no
- Heaton: no
- May: no
- Smaltz: no
- Bascom: no
- Hostettler: no
- Mayfield: no
- Smith, H: no
- Behning: no
- Ireland: no
- McGuire: no
- Snow: no
- Borders: no
- Jeter: no
- McNamara: no
- Soliday: no
- Carbaugh: no
- Jordan: no
- Meltzer: no
- Steuerwald: no
- Cash: no
- Judy: no
- Miller, D: no
- Sweet: no
- Commons: no
- Karickhoff: no
- Morris: no
- Teshka: no
- Criswell: no
- King: no
- O'Brien: no
- Thompson: no
- Culp: no
- Lauer: no
- Olthoff: no
- Wesco: no
- Davis: no
- Lawson: no
- Patterson: no
- Yocum: no
- DeVon: no
- Ledbetter: no
- Payne: no
- Zimmerman: no
- Engleman: no
- Lehman: no
- Pierce, K: no
- Genda: no
- Lindauer: no
- Prescott: no
- Goss-Reaves: no
- Lopez: no
- Pressel: no
- Barrett: excused
- Gore: excused
- Heine: excused
- Rowray: excused
- Hall: not voting
- Isa: not voting
- VanNatter: not voting
- Mr. Speaker: not voting
HB 1343 - Bartels - 3rd Reading
2026-01-28 · pass · 67-29
Member-level votes (100)
- Abbott: yes
- Genda: yes
- Lindauer: yes
- Rowray: yes
- Aylesworth: yes
- Goss-Reaves: yes
- Lucas: yes
- Shonkwiler: yes
- Baird: yes
- Greene: yes
- Manning: yes
- Slager: yes
- Barrett: yes
- Haggard: yes
- May: yes
- Smaltz: yes
- Bartels: yes
- Heaton: yes
- Mayfield: yes
- Smith, H: yes
- Bascom: yes
- Hostettler: yes
- McGuire: yes
- Snow: yes
- Behning: yes
- Ireland: yes
- McNamara: yes
- Soliday: yes
- Borders: yes
- Isa: yes
- Meltzer: yes
- Steuerwald: yes
- Carbaugh: yes
- Jeter: yes
- Miller, D: yes
- Sweet: yes
- Cash: yes
- Jordan: yes
- Morris: yes
- Teshka: yes
- Clere: yes
- Judy: yes
- O'Brien: yes
- Thompson: yes
- Commons: yes
- Karickhoff: yes
- Olthoff: yes
- VanNatter: yes
- Criswell: yes
- King: yes
- Patterson: yes
- Wesco: yes
- Culp: yes
- Lauer: yes
- Payne: yes
- Yocum: yes
- Davis: yes
- Lawson: yes
- Pierce, K: yes
- Zimmerman: yes
- DeVon: yes
- Ledbetter: yes
- Prescott: yes
- Mr. Speaker: yes
- Engleman: yes
- Lehman: yes
- Pressel: yes
- Andrade: no
- Garcia Wilburn: no
- Lopez: no
- Porter: no
- Bartlett: no
- GiaQuinta: no
- Miller, K: no
- Pryor: no
- Burton: no
- Hamilton: no
- Moed: no
- Shackleford: no
- Campbell: no
- Harris: no
- Moseley: no
- Smith, V: no
- Dant Chesser: no
- Hatcher: no
- Novak: no
- Summers: no
- DeLaney: no
- Jackson, C: no
- Pack: no
- Dvorak: no
- Johnson, B: no
- Pfaff: no
- Errington: no
- Klinker: no
- Pierce, M: no
- Bauer: excused
- Hall: excused
- Heine: excused
- Gore: not voting
HB 1343 - Baldwin - 2nd Reading
2026-02-23 · fail · 10-38
Member-level votes (50)
- Becker: yes
- Jackson, L: yes
- Randolph: yes
- Yoder: yes
- Ford J.D.: yes
- Niezgodski: yes
- Spencer: yes
- Hunley: yes
- Qaddoura: yes
- Taylor: yes
- Alexander: no
- Carrasco: no
- Gaskill: no
- Niemeyer: no
- Baldwin: no
- Charbonneau: no
- Glick: no
- Raatz: no
- Bassler: no
- Clark: no
- Goode: no
- Rogers: no
- Bohacek: no
- Crider: no
- Holdman: no
- Schmitt: no
- Bray: no
- Deery: no
- Johnson: no
- Tomes: no
- Brown: no
- Dernulc: no
- Koch: no
- Walker G: no
- Buchanan: no
- Donato: no
- Leising: no
- Walker K: no
- Buck: no
- Doriot: no
- Maxwell: no
- Young: no
- Busch: no
- Freeman: no
- McKinley: no
- Byrne: no
- Garten: no
- Mishler: no
- Pol: excused
- Alting: not voting
HB 1343 - Baldwin - 3rd Reading
2026-02-24 · pass · 38-10
Member-level votes (50)
- Alexander: yes
- Byrne: yes
- Garten: yes
- Mishler: yes
- Alting: yes
- Carrasco: yes
- Gaskill: yes
- Niemeyer: yes
- Baldwin: yes
- Charbonneau: yes
- Glick: yes
- Raatz: yes
- Bassler: yes
- Clark: yes
- Goode: yes
- Rogers: yes
- Bohacek: yes
- Crider: yes
- Holdman: yes
- Schmitt: yes
- Bray: yes
- Deery: yes
- Johnson: yes
- Tomes: yes
- Brown: yes
- Dernulc: yes
- Koch: yes
- Walker G: yes
- Buchanan: yes
- Donato: yes
- Leising: yes
- Walker K: yes
- Buck: yes
- Doriot: yes
- Maxwell: yes
- Busch: yes
- Freeman: yes
- McKinley: yes
- Becker: no
- Jackson, L: no
- Randolph: no
- Yoder: no
- Ford J.D.: no
- Niezgodski: no
- Spencer: no
- Hunley: no
- Qaddoura: no
- Taylor: no
- Pol: excused
- Young: excused
HB 1343 - Baldwin
2026-02-27 · pass · 37-11
Member-level votes (50)
- Alexander: yes
- Byrne: yes
- Gaskill: yes
- Niemeyer: yes
- Alting: yes
- Carrasco: yes
- Glick: yes
- Raatz: yes
- Baldwin: yes
- Charbonneau: yes
- Goode: yes
- Rogers: yes
- Bassler: yes
- Clark: yes
- Holdman: yes
- Schmitt: yes
- Bohacek: yes
- Crider: yes
- Johnson: yes
- Tomes: yes
- Bray: yes
- Deery: yes
- Koch: yes
- Walker K: yes
- Brown: yes
- Dernulc: yes
- Leising: yes
- Young: yes
- Buchanan: yes
- Donato: yes
- Maxwell: yes
- Buck: yes
- Doriot: yes
- McKinley: yes
- Busch: yes
- Garten: yes
- Mishler: yes
- Becker: no
- Niezgodski: no
- Randolph: no
- Walker G: no
- Hunley: no
- Pol: no
- Spencer: no
- Yoder: no
- Jackson, L: no
- Qaddoura: no
- Taylor: no
- Ford J.D.: excused
- Freeman: not voting
HB 1343 - Bartels
2026-02-27 · pass · 65-29
Member-level votes (100)
- Abbott: yes
- Greene: yes
- Lucas: yes
- Shonkwiler: yes
- Aylesworth: yes
- Haggard: yes
- Manning: yes
- Slager: yes
- Barrett: yes
- Hall: yes
- May: yes
- Smaltz: yes
- Bartels: yes
- Heaton: yes
- Mayfield: yes
- Smith, H: yes
- Bascom: yes
- Heine: yes
- McGuire: yes
- Snow: yes
- Behning: yes
- Ireland: yes
- McNamara: yes
- Soliday: yes
- Borders: yes
- Isa: yes
- Meltzer: yes
- Steuerwald: yes
- Carbaugh: yes
- Jeter: yes
- Miller, D: yes
- Sweet: yes
- Cash: yes
- Jordan: yes
- Morris: yes
- Teshka: yes
- Clere: yes
- Judy: yes
- O'Brien: yes
- Thompson: yes
- Commons: yes
- Karickhoff: yes
- Olthoff: yes
- VanNatter: yes
- Criswell: yes
- King: yes
- Pack: yes
- Wesco: yes
- Culp: yes
- Lauer: yes
- Patterson: yes
- Yocum: yes
- DeVon: yes
- Lawson: yes
- Payne: yes
- Zimmerman: yes
- Engleman: yes
- Ledbetter: yes
- Pierce, K: yes
- Genda: yes
- Lehman: yes
- Prescott: yes
- Goss-Reaves: yes
- Lindauer: yes
- Rowray: yes
- Andrade: no
- Errington: no
- Klinker: no
- Porter: no
- Bartlett: no
- Garcia Wilburn: no
- Lopez: no
- Pryor: no
- Bauer: no
- GiaQuinta: no
- Miller, K: no
- Shackleford: no
- Burton: no
- Gore: no
- Moed: no
- Smith, V: no
- Campbell: no
- Hamilton: no
- Moseley: no
- Summers: no
- Dant Chesser: no
- Harris: no
- Novak: no
- DeLaney: no
- Jackson, C: no
- Pfaff: no
- Dvorak: no
- Johnson, B: no
- Pierce, M: no
- Baird: excused
- Davis: excused
- Hatcher: excused
- Hostettler: excused
- Pressel: not voting
- Mr. Speaker: not voting
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