State • Indiana

SB 76: Immigration matters.

Liz BrownIntroduced

SB 76 status: Introduced — Public Law 106 (updated Mar 5, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain immigration matters, the attorney general may defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • potential increase in compliance incentives

Risks

  • increased regulatory burden on employers
  • potential labor market disruption in specific sectors

Society

Critical Outlook
35%

Benefits

  • standardized state protocol for jail detainers

Risks

  • potential for increased discrimination
  • concerns regarding health access for vulnerable populations due to ID reporting requirements
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 106

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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