Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1094: Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Codifies the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act. Provides procedures for enforcement of a Canadian domestic violence protection order (protection order) by a law enforcement officer and the court. Provides that a protection order may be registered in Indiana.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure. SECTION 1. IC 34-26-5.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 5.5. Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Canadian domestic violence protection order" means a judgment or part of a judgment or order issued in a civil proceeding by a court of Canada under law of the issuing jurisdiction which relates to domestic violence and prohibits a respondent (2) following a protected individual; (3) directly or indirectly contacting or communicating with a protected individual or other individuals described in the order; (4) being within a certain distance of a specified place or location associated with a protected individual; or 2026 IN 1094--LS 6449/DI (5) molesting, annoying, harassing, or engaging in threatening conduct directed at a protected individual. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "issuing court" means the court that issues a Canadian domestic violence protection order. Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-185. Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "protected individual" means an individual protected by a Canadian domestic violence protection order. Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "protection …
Sponsors
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : Authored by Representative DeLaney
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Abuse and Domestic Violence (Excluding Animals), GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Indiana Code, LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LAW; Generally, COURTS; Judges
Common questions
- What is HB1094?
- HB1094 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders.
- What does HB1094 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.
- What is the status of HB1094?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1094?
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086).
- Where is the official record for HB1094?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1094
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