FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jacob Stewart, Press Secretary
Jacob.Stewart@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law enforcement agencies recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives with bipartisan support and now moves to the governor's desk for final review.
Beginning with contracts executed or renewed July 1, 2025, Senate Enrolled Act 95 would allow state and local governments to obtain reimbursement of employment and training costs of a law enforcement officer from another unit of government that subsequently employs the officer within three years of completing basic training.
The bill would also allow governments to seek reasonable reimbursement from the officer if the officer is subsequently employed by a nonpublic employer. The reimbursement amount would decrease over time and would be eliminated three years after the officer successfully completes basic training.
"I was happy to see my colleagues support this measure that would address our statewide shortage of police officers and staffing challenges," Byrne said. "We are one step closer to making sure every unit of government pays their fair share to train their employees and stabilizing local department staffing.”
Byrne encourages residents of Senate District 47 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Byrne can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Byrne or by phone at 800-382-9467.
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State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) represents Senate District 47,
which includes Harrison and Washington counties, and most of Floyd County.
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