A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

Plain English Breakdown

The exact boundaries of the 'downtown district' are not specified.

Law Enforcement Services for Indianapolis Downtown

This bill establishes a downtown district within Indianapolis where, after December 31, 2026, the governor must provide law enforcement services if no agreement is made with local authorities.

What This Bill Does

• Establishes a 'downtown district' within the city of Indianapolis.
• After December 31, 2026, the governor has the duty to provide adequate law enforcement services in this district.
• Requires negotiations between the governor and local leaders for a mutual assistance agreement.
• If no agreement is made, state police will take over all policing duties in the downtown area after December 31, 2026.
• The governor must appoint a special prosecutor who works with regular prosecutors to handle crimes in this district.

Who It Names or Affects

• People living or working in Indianapolis' downtown area
• Local and state government officials responsible for law enforcement

Terms To Know

Mutual Assistance Agreement

An agreement between the governor's office and local leaders to work together on providing police services.

District Special Prosecutor

A special prosecutor appointed by the governor who works with regular prosecutors to handle crimes in the downtown district.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if state police cannot provide services.
• It is unclear how much money will be needed for these new law enforcement duties.
• Details about the exact boundaries of the 'downtown district' are not provided in this summary.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.
Law enforcement services in Indianapolis downtown.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

Law enforcement services in Indianapolis downtown.

Establishes a downtown district (district) within the city of Indianapolis. Provides that after December 31, 2026, the governor has the duty and responsibility to provide adequate law enforcement services within the district. Requires the governor and executive of the consolidated city and county to take steps to negotiate and execute a mutual assistance agreement. Provides that if an agreement is not executed, the state police department shall provide all law enforcement services within the district after December 31, 2026, and unless or until a mutual assistance agreement is executed. Requires the governor to appoint a district special prosecutor that has concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district. Provides after December 31, 2026, the district special prosecutor has primary jurisdiction and the prosecuting attorney of the judicial district has secondary jurisdiction to prosecute a crime committed in the district. Requires the treasurer of state to deduct the state's costs in providing law enforcement services and offices and staff for the special prosecutor from revenue held by the state that would otherwise be available for distribution to the consolidated city.