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Criminal Justice

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Indiana, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

IN Legislature US Congress

Total bills

2026 Regular Session

Top supporter

Rodney Pol

100% support rate

Top opponent

Elizabeth Rowray

0% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

Key legislators

Who's moving criminal justice in Indiana

Legislators moving criminal justice in Indiana
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Votes
Rodney Pol Senate · District 4	D	Strong +	100%	23
John Bartlett House · District 95	D	Support	70%	75
Alex Burton House · District 77	D	Support	70%	72
Vernon Smith House · District 14	D	Support	70%	74
Robin Shackleford House · District 98	D	Support	70%	74
Elizabeth Rowray House · District 35	R	Strong −	0%	62
Ed Clere House · District 72	I	Strong −	10%	75
Heath VanNatter House · District 38	R	Strong −	12%	71
Mike Aylesworth House · District 11	R	Strong −	20%	75
Shane Lindauer House · District 63	R	Oppose	25%	69

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All criminal justice bills

signed · Indiana · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SJR 1: Constitutional amendment concerning bail.

Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Firearms

in committee · Indiana · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 11: Firing squad.

Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad: (1) if execution by lethal injection cannot be carried out due to the unavailability of a required drug; or (2) upon request by the condemned person. Establishes a procedure for execution by firing squad. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice