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HB1123 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative John Bartlett
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact nature of the exceptions and enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the provided source material.

Law on Police Investigations for Prostitution

This bill changes Indiana laws about criminal investigations related to prostitution and sets rules for police officers during these investigations.

What This Bill Does

  • After June 30, 2026, police agencies cannot use public money to pay for or take part in sexual activities as part of an investigation into prostitution, making unlawful propositions, or promoting prostitution.
  • Police officers who engage in sexual acts with individuals during their official duties will face criminal charges and could be punished with a Level 5 felony.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Police agencies in Indiana
  • Law enforcement officers conducting investigations related to prostitution

Terms To Know

Level 5 felony
A serious crime that can lead to a prison sentence of one and a half to six years.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what exceptions might apply.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced or monitored.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Bartlett

  2. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Police investigations relating to prostitution.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Police investigations relating to prostitution.

Provides that, after June 30, 2026, a law enforcement agency may not authorize the use of public funds by a law enforcement officer to pay for or engage in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct, or the fondling of the law enforcement officer's or another individual's genitals as part of an investigation of: (1) prostitution; (2) making an unlawful proposition; or (3) promoting prostitution as a Level 5 felony. Provides that a law enforcement officer who knowingly or intentionally: (1) engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct with an individual; (2) has an individual fondle or agree to fondle the genitals of the law enforcement officer; or (3) fondles the genitals of an individual under certain circumstances relating to the law enforcement officer's official duties; commits unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer, a Level 5 felony. Makes exceptions.