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SB 227 Enacted

Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Provides that the state police department is the statewide coordinating agency for counter-UAS activities authorized under federal law. Provides that the bill's provisions apply: (1) if a federal law is enacted that authorizes state or local law enforcement personnel to detect, track, identify, or mitigate a UAS under federal approval, certification, or oversight; and (2) after the governor publishes a notice in the Indiana Register that includes a description of the authorization and identifies the federal statute or program that provides the authorization. Provides that the state police department may designate a law enforcement agency of a political subdivision as a participating agency if the agency satisfies federal requirements for personnel training and operational readiness.

Provides that the state police department may designate Indianapolis as a pilot project location due to the concentration of high-risk sites and special event assessment rating events. Provides that mitigation activities may not be performed unless expressly authorized under federal law.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
Last action
Feb 27, 2026 — Signed by the Speaker
Session
2026
Momentum
100 · Very high