Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0145 — A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Establishes a downtown district (district) within the city of Indianapolis. Provides that after December 31, 2026, the governor has the duty and responsibility to provide adequate law enforcement services within the district. Requires the governor and executive of the consolidated city and county to take steps to negotiate and execute a mutual assistance agreement. Provides that if an agreement is not executed, the state police department shall provide all law enforcement services within the district after December 31, 2026, and unless or until a mutual assistance agreement is executed. Requires the governor to appoint a district special prosecutor that has concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district. Provides after December 31, 2026, the district special prosecutor has primary jurisdiction and the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district has secondary jurisdiction to prosecute a crime committed in the district. Requires the treasurer of state to deduct the state's costs in providing law enforcement services and offices and staff for the special prosecutor from revenue held by the state that would otherwise be available for distribution to the consolidated city.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

  2. Authored by Senator Young M

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 145 - Brown, T. - 3rd Reading

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 46003
Unaffiliated 25001
Democrat 21004
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lehe — Yea
Austin — Yea
Fleming — Yea
Leonard — Yea
Frye — Yea
Goodrich — Yea
Lyness — Yea
Saunders — Yea
Schaibley — Yea
Gutwein — Yea
Boy — Yea
Hatfield — Yea
Morrison — Yea
Speedy — Yea
Cook — Yea
Jacob — Yea
Negele — Yea
Nisly — Yea
Torr — Yea
Davisson, J. — Yea
Vermilion — Yea
Eberhart — Yea
Zent — Yea
Ellington — Yea
Ziemke — Yea
Cherry — Not Voting
Blake Johnson Democrat Yea
Carey Hamilton Democrat Yea
Carolyn Jackson Democrat Yea
Cherrish Pryor Democrat Yea
Chris Campbell Democrat Yea
Chuck Moseley Democrat Yea
Earl Harris Democrat Yea
Edward DeLaney Democrat Yea
Gregory Porter Democrat Yea
John Bartlett Democrat Not Voting
Justin Moed Democrat Yea
Matt Pierce Democrat Yea
Maureen Bauer Democrat Yea
Mike Andrade Democrat Yea
Mitch Gore Democrat Yea
Philip GiaQuinta Democrat Yea
Ragen Hatcher Democrat Not Voting
Renee Pack Democrat Yea
Robin Shackleford Democrat Not Voting
Ryan Dvorak Democrat Yea
Sheila Klinker Democrat Yea
Sue Errington Democrat Yea
Tonya Pfaff Democrat Yea
Vanessa Summers Democrat Not Voting
Vernon Smith Democrat Yea
Beau Baird Republican Yea
Ben Smaltz Republican Yea
Brad Barrett Republican Yea
Bruce Borders Republican Yea
Chris Jeter Republican Yea
Chris Judy Republican Not Voting
Chris May Republican Yea
Cindy Ledbetter Republican Yea
Craig Snow Republican Yea
Dale DeVon Republican Yea
Dave Heine Republican Yea
David Abbott Republican Yea
Doug Miller Republican Yea
Edmond Soliday Republican Yea
Edward Clere Republican Yea
Elizabeth Rowray Republican Yea
Ethan Manning Republican Yea
Gregory Steuerwald Republican Yea
Harold Slager Republican Yea
Heath VanNatter Republican Yea
J.D. Prescott Republican Yea
Jack Jordan Republican Yea
Jake Teshka Republican Yea
Jeffrey Thompson Republican Yea
Jim Lucas Republican Yea
Jim Pressel Republican Yea
Joanna King Republican Yea
Julie Olthoff Republican Yea
Karen Engleman Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Martin Carbaugh Republican Yea
Matt Hostettler Republican Yea
Matt Lehman Republican Yea
Michael Karickhoff Republican Not Voting
Michael Young Republican Yea
Michelle Davis Republican Yea
Mike Aylesworth Republican Yea
Peggy Mayfield Republican Yea
Robert Behning Republican Yea
Robert Heaton Republican Yea
Robert Morris Republican Yea
Ryan Lauer Republican Yea
Shane Lindauer Republican Yea
Steve Bartels Republican Yea
Timothy O'Brien Republican Yea
Timothy Wesco Republican Yea
Todd Huston Republican Not Voting
Wendy McNamara Republican Yea
Zach Payne Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0145 do?
Establishes a downtown district (district) within the city of Indianapolis. Provides that after December 31, 2026, the governor has the duty and responsibility to provide adequate law enforcement services within the district. Requires the governor and executive of the consolidated city and county to take steps to negotiate and execute a mutual assistance agreement. Provides that if an agreement is not executed, the state police department shall provide all law enforcement services within the district after December 31, 2026, and unless or until a mutual assistance agreement is executed. Requires the governor to appoint a district special prosecutor that has concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district. Provides after December 31, 2026, the district special prosecutor has primary jurisdiction and the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district has secondary jurisdiction to prosecute a crime committed in the district. Requires the treasurer of state to deduct the state's costs in providing law enforcement services and offices and staff for the special prosecutor from revenue held by the state that would otherwise be available for distribution to the consolidated city.
Who sponsors SB0145?
SB0145 is sponsored by Michael Young (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0145?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB0145?
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