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IndianaSB 227Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)Senate

Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Sponsored By: Scott Baldwin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Grants and on-duty status for counter-drone work

The State Police and participating agencies can get federal grants for approved systems, training, and admin costs. Actions by trained staff within federal authorization count as on-duty under Indiana’s liability law. This clarifies protections for public employees during counter-drone work. Beginning July 1, 2026, these supports are in effect.

Counter-drone powers only with federal OK

The law activates state counter-drone powers only under federal law. The Governor must post a notice in the Indiana Register naming the federal authority. Federal rules control if they conflict with this article. Beginning July 1, 2026, agencies act only within those federal approvals.

Only federally approved counter-drone tech

A counter-drone system must be on the federal C-UAS Technology List. State or local agencies cannot buy or use any system off that list. This ties purchases and deployments to federally approved tech. Beginning July 1, 2026, these limits apply.

Rules for trained officers stopping drones

Only trained personnel may act against drones. They can detect, identify, track, and warn. They may disrupt, control, seize, confiscate, or disable a drone only when federal law and approval allow it. All actions must stay within the scope of federal authorization. Beginning July 1, 2026, these rules govern operations.

State Police run counter-drone program

The Indiana State Police coordinates all counter-drone work statewide. It applies for federal approvals, runs training and reporting, and keeps required records. It may name local agencies, and can pilot in Indianapolis, if they meet federal readiness and training. Agencies must use federal reporting systems, and the superintendent can suspend or revoke participation for noncompliance or if federal approval ends. Beginning July 1, 2026, these rules apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Scott Baldwin

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Aaron Freeman

    Republican • Senate

  • Cyndi Carrasco

    Republican • Senate

  • Daryl Schmitt

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Charbonneau

    Republican • Senate

  • Eric Koch

    Republican • Senate

  • Kendell Culp

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Lauer

    Republican • House

  • Steve Bartels

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

House vote • 2/24/2026

Roll Call 349 on SB0227.03.COMH

Yes: 97 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 1/26/2026

Roll Call 78 on SB0227.02.COMS

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/4/2026Senate

  2. Public Law 72

    3/4/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/27/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    2/27/2026House

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Returned to the Senate without amendments

    2/25/2026House

  7. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 349: yeas 97, nays 0

    2/24/2026House

  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    2/23/2026House

  9. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    2/19/2026House

  10. Representative Lauer added as cosponsor

    2/12/2026House

  11. Representative Culp added as cosponsor

    1/29/2026House

  12. First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

    1/28/2026House

  13. Referred to the House

    1/27/2026Senate

  14. Senator Koch added as coauthor

    1/26/2026Senate

  15. Senator Schmitt added as coauthor

    1/26/2026Senate

  16. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 78: yeas 44, nays 0

    1/26/2026Senate

  17. House sponsor: Representative Bartels

    1/26/2026Senate

  18. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/22/2026Senate

  19. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    1/20/2026Senate

  20. Senator Charbonneau added as coauthor

    1/20/2026Senate

  21. First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

    1/8/2026Senate

  22. Authored by Senators Baldwin, Freeman, Carrasco

    1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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  • Senate Bill (H)

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  • Senate Bill (S)

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