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HB 1415

State sexual assault response team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Becky Cash and 1 co-sponsor

Indiana creates a statewide sexual assault response team to coordinate investigations, standardize protocols, and improve victim support across law enforcement and advocacy agencies.

Representative Garcia Wilburn added as coauthor
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Bill Summary · HB 1415

Legislative bill overview

HB 1415 establishes a state sexual assault response team in Indiana to coordinate and improve the state's response to sexual assault cases. The bill creates a framework for multidisciplinary coordination among law enforcement, medical professionals, prosecutors, and victim advocacy organizations to standardize practices and protocols across the state.

Why is this important

Sexual assault cases often involve fragmented responses across multiple agencies, which can compromise investigations, evidence handling, and victim support. A coordinated state response team can improve case outcomes, reduce trauma to survivors through streamlined processes, and establish best practices that ensure consistency in how cases are handled across Indiana's different jurisdictions and counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and resources: The bill's implementation costs and whether adequate funding will be allocated to support team operations, training, and coordination across all counties
  • Local versus state authority: Questions about how state-level coordination will interact with local law enforcement independence and county-based decision-making authority
  • Scope and enforcement: Clarity on whether recommendations from the response team are binding on local agencies or merely advisory, and what enforcement mechanisms exist for non-compliance with established protocols

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

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