HB 1170

  • Indiana House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Arrestee publicity.

Abstract

Prohibits a law enforcement agency that has arrested a person from: (1) sharing the arrestee's name or booking photo on social media; (2) publishing the arrestee's name or booking photo on the agency's Internet web site; or (3) disclosing the arrestee's name or booking photo during a press conference. Allows disclosure if: (1) the arrestee is a fugitive; (2) the arrestee presents an imminent threat to public safety; (3) a court orders the disclosure; or (4) exigent circumstances necessitate disclosure.

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Jan 12, 2022

House

Representative Payne Z added as coauthor

Jan 06, 2022

House

Coauthored by Representative Pierce

House

Authored by Representative Saunders

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
veterans affairs and public safety

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced House Bill (H) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: HB1170.01.INTR.FN001 PDF

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