Military Police Bill Approved by Indiana House
Jds 1-30-2026
The Indiana House has passed a bill that would give the governor the power to establish a military police force within the Indiana National Guard without the consent of local elected officials.
House Bill 1343 passed mostly along party lines by a vote of 67 to 29.
State Representative Danny Lopez of Carmel was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting against the bill.
If passed, the bill allows Governor Mike Braun the authority to send a paramilitary police force into any part of the state whenever he deems it necessary.
Supporters of the bill say it gives the state more flexibility during emergencies.
Opponents argue that it grants the governor too much power.
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