Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 227: Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 227 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Primary sponsor: Scott Baldwin (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican), Cyndi Carrasco (Republican), Steve Bartels (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Public Law 72.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Baldwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Steve Bartels | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Ed Charbonneau | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kendell Culp | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Eric Koch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Ryan Lauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Daryl Schmitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 72
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Returned to the Senate without amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 349: yeas 97, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- Representative Lauer added as cosponsor
- Representative Culp added as cosponsor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
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