SB0227Introduced in the Senate
Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Introduced by Scott Baldwin, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). 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.
Where it stands
Public Law 72
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House - Third reading · February 24, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | Yes |
| Earl Harris | 2 | Yes |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | Yes |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | Yes |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | Yes |
| Randy Novak | 9 | Yes |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Authored by Senators Baldwin, Freeman, Carrasco
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Senator Charbonneau added as coauthor
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 78: yeas 44, nays 0
House sponsor: Representative Bartels
Senator Koch added as coauthor
Senator Schmitt added as coauthor
Referred to the House
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Representative Culp added as cosponsor
Representative Lauer added as cosponsor
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 349: yeas 97, nays 0
Returned to the Senate without amendments
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 72
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
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