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SB 313

Law enforcement data.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Baldwin and 1 co-sponsor

SB 313 establishes Indiana law enforcement data policies affecting how agencies collect, store, and share criminal justice information, with implications for privacy and accountability.

Senator Freeman added as second author
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Bill Summary · SB 313

Legislative bill overview

SB 313 pertains to law enforcement data handling in Indiana, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Senator Scott Baldwin with Senator Aaron Freeman as co-author and was referred to the Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law for initial review in January 2025.

Why is this important

Law enforcement data policies directly affect public safety infrastructure, officer accountability mechanisms, criminal justice records management, and citizen privacy protections. How Indiana regulates the collection, storage, sharing, and use of this data has significant implications for both police operations and individual rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy vs. transparency: Balancing law enforcement's need for information access against public transparency and individual privacy rights in criminal justice records
  • Data sharing protocols: Determining which agencies can access law enforcement data and under what circumstances, potentially affecting inter-agency cooperation
  • Record retention and deletion: Questions about how long data should be maintained, especially for cases involving arrests without conviction or dismissed charges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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