Various public safety matters.
What changed between versions
Changed executive director appointment authority from the governor to the law enforcement training board, with the director now serving at the board's pleasure rather than the governor's.
Added qualification requirements for the executive director, requiring at least 10 years of active law enforcement experience with at least 5 years in executive or administrative capacity.
Extended the time period for determining whether a jail inmate qualifies for copayment exemption from 60 days to 180 days after service is provided.
Added registration requirements for sex offenders to register for the longer period required by another jurisdiction or Indiana, whichever is longer.
Increased the maximum jail copayment amount from $15 to $30 for persons confined to county jails.
Established the Indiana department of emergency communications and added requirements for issuing competitive requests for proposals for communications equipment.
Changed effective date from July 1, 2026 to upon passage, with July 1, 2026 remaining as an effective date for specific sections.