Military police proposal crosses legislative finish line

Hoosier Gov. Mike Braun would be able to deploy a military police force of the Indiana National Guard unit anywhere in the state for any reason under a finalized proposal heading to his desk.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Hoosier Gov. Mike Braun would be able to deploy an Indiana National Guard unit with police powers anywhere in the state for any reason under a finalized proposal heading to his desk.

The conference committee report for House Bill 1343 passed largely by party line votes: 65-29 in the House and 37-11 in the Senate. GOP opponents included Rep. Daniel Lopez of Carmel and Sen. Vaneta Becker of Evansville.

It allows the guard’s …

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