Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB227: Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Status: Signed into law, February 27, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety. SECTION 1. IC 10-22 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW ARTICLE TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: ARTICLE 22. COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM AUTHORITY Chapter 1. Applicability Sec. 1. This article applies: (1) if a federal law is enacted that authorizes state or local law enforcement personnel to detect, track, identify, or mitigate an unmanned aircraft system under federal approval, certification, or oversight; and (2) after the governor publishes a notice in the Indiana Register that includes a description of this section and identifies the federal statute or program that provides the authorization described in subdivision (1). Chapter 2. Definitions Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) "Counter-UAS system" means an unmanned aircraft detection or mitigation system approved under federal law and listed on the federal C-UAS Technology List jointly maintained by SEA 227 (B) United States Department of Homeland Security; (C) United States Department of War; (D) United States Department of Transportation; (E) Federal Communications Commission; and (F) National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (2) "High-risk site" includes a large scale public event, a federally rated special event assessment rating event, critical infrastructure, a correctional facility, an airport, or any other location designated by the state police department consistent with federal requirements. (3) …
Sponsors
- Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Freeman (R, SD-032)
- Carrasco, Cyndi (R)
- Ed Charbonneau (R, SD-005)
- Daryl Schmitt (R, SD-048)
- Eric Koch (R, SD-044)
Latest 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
Votes
- SB0227.03.COMH (February 24, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SB0227.02.COMS (January 26, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Governor, TRANSPORTATION; Aircraft, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; Generally , CITIES; Indianapolis, HOMELAND SECURITY; Generally, LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, AGENCIES; Indiana State Police (ISP), LAW ENFORCEMENT; Academy and Training
Common questions
- What is SB227?
- SB227 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
- What does SB227 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.
- What is the status of SB227?
- Signed into law as of February 27, 2026. Latest action: Public Law 72 (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB227?
- Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB227?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/227
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