IndianaIndiana requires registered ignition interlocks to test drivers during trips
Starting July 1, 2026, registered ignition interlock models must meet Indiana standards that include random driver tests and images.
What it does
Indiana law sets standards for registered ignition interlock devices, including random breath tests and driver images during trips.
Child care centers seeking an initial license must pass a building and fire safety inspection; registered ministries must follow fire safety rules or give parents a notice allowed by law.
Argument forRandom tests and alerts for missed or failed tests may help officials spot when a restricted driver uses alcohol or tampers with a device.
Argument againstStoring driver images could raise privacy concerns for people who must use these devices, even though the images help identify who took each test.
More detail
Registered ignition interlock device models must meet the listed standards. The standards apply to ignition interlock device models registered for use in Indiana and to the vendors or providers seeking registration. Standards include random breath tests during trips, alerts after specified violations, and images of drivers during required tests. Vendors seeking registration must provide model information and attest that the device meets the standards. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security inspects child care centers and certain other child care settings for fire and building safety. These provisions cover child care centers seeking an initial license and registered child care ministries. Before an initial license is issued to a child care center, it must pass an inspection for substantial compliance with applicable building and fire safety laws. A registered child care ministry must follow fire safety rules for its building's primary use, with specific alarm or parent-notice options based on its occupant load. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 24Public Law 28Latest
- Feb 24Signed by the Governor Mike BraunBecame Law
- Feb 23Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- Feb 19Signed by the President Pro TemporeMajor
- Feb 19Signed by the SpeakerMajor
- Feb 18Returned to the House without amendmentsMinor
- Feb 17Third reading: passed; Roll Call 182: yeas 45, nays 0Passed Senate
- Vote recorded HB 1202 - Crider - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 17Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor
- Feb 12Second reading: ordered engrossedMinor
- Feb 10Committee report: do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 26First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and TransportationMinor
- Jan 21Referred to the SenateMinor
- Jan 20Senate sponsors: Senators Crider, Clark
- Vote recorded HB 1202 - Lawson - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 20Third reading: passed; Roll Call 60: yeas 85, nays 5Passed House
- Jan 15Second reading: ordered engrossedMinor
- Jan 12Representative Judy added as coauthor
- Jan 12Committee report: do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Lawson
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public SafetyMinor
- Jan 5Representative Bartels added as coauthorIntroduced
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