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Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana SB 291

Court security.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest

Establishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency. Creates a civil cause of action against a public agency that fails to remove certain personal information of a protected individual. Repeals current code concerning the supreme court sheriff. Allows the supreme court and the court of appeals to each appoint a court marshal and allows each appointed court marshal to hire deputy court marshals. Requires a court marshal to ensure the safety and security of the court. Requires a supreme court marshal and a court of appeals court marshal to carry out certain responsibilities. Provides that a court marshal is entitled to qualified immunity for acts performed in the course of official duties. Specifies that a court marshal has limited police powers and is required to notify the local law enforcement agency as soon as practicable when a security threat is detected. Allows the marshal appointed by the court of appeals to provide for the safety and security of the tax court.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 25, 2026
Senate		SB 291 - BaldwinpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Feb 10, 2026
House		SB 291 - Steuerwald - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 26, 2026
Senate		SB 291 - Baldwin - 3rd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see

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