Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1172: Rape kits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1172 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Rape kits. Primary sponsor: Sheila Klinker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the superintendent of the state police department to: (1) obtain data from law enforcement agencies concerning medical forensic examination kits in the agencies' possession; and (2) report a summary of the data to the legislative council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Klinker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
- Authored by Representative Klinker