Indiana - Session 2026
Title: Sex crimes and child safety.
Specifies the sex offender reporting requirements for persons who are sex offenders or required to register in other jurisdictions. Adds "high risk missing person"" to the definition of ""missing child"". Specifies that the silver alert program applies to missing children. Removes provisions concerning possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM) from the statute containing the offense of child exploitation, and makes a new section for CSAM offenses. Creates a new crime for distribution of CSAM, and generally conforms the sentencing enhancements for possession of CSAM, distribution of CSAM, and child exploitation. Specifies that certain restrictions on CSAM in discovery also"
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-04 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-03-04 | Latest Action | Public Law 92 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1249 | Various criminal law matters. | enacted |
| SB 140 | Public safety. | enacted |
| SB 80 | Code publication. | enacted |
| SB 119 | Grooming. | enacted |
| SB 160 | Public safety. | enacted |
| SB 246 | Redaction of court records. | enacted |
| SB 261 | Criminal vandalism. | enacted |
| SB 271 | Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. | enacted |