Governor ceremonially signs Shonkwiler’s bill to improve police data sharing

Submitted by Office of State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler

Governor Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) to ensure law enforcement officers and the public are safer by sharing critical data more efficiently.

House Enrolled Act 1232 ensures that key information, such as data on stolen vehicles, firearms, license plates, and active warrants, be entered into or updated in the Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS) within 24 hours of receipt. The goal is to ensure officers across the state have the most accurate and up-to-date information while protecting Hoosiers and first responders.

“This new law not only supports quicker investigations and better coordination among agencies, but also strengthens our commitment to protecting public safety,” Shonkwiler said. “This is another tool for law enforcement to have the most updated information as they continue to protect and serve Hoosiers in our communities and across the state.”

IDACS is a statewide system that serves as Indiana’s central hub for criminal justice and law enforcement communication. It interfaces with national databases such as the National Crime Information Center and the International Justice and Public Safety Network, making accurate and timely updates critical. More than 800 law enforcement agencies in Indiana rely on IDACS daily.

Shonkwiler said the new law will also strengthen accountability by allowing the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to withhold grant funding from agencies that fail to meet the 24-hour update requirement.

Click here to learn more about HEA 1232 and other new laws signed by the governor.

State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) represents House District 29, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.