Indiana HB1167: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SUMMARY: Exceptions to paraphernalia statutes. Provides that the controlled substance paraphernalia statutes do not apply to items marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance.

From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SUMMARY: Exceptions to paraphernalia statutes. Provides that the controlled substance paraphernalia statutes do not apply to items marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance.

Sponsors

• Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
2. January 5, 2026: Authored by Representative Bauer

Common questions

What is HB1167?

HB1167 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

What does HB1167 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SUMMARY: Exceptions to paraphernalia statutes. Provides that the controlled substance paraphernalia statutes do not apply to items marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance.

What is the status of HB1167?

In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (January 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1167?

Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006).

Where is the official record for HB1167?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1167