Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law a bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) criminalizing the sale, possession and use of signal jamming devices.
Illegal under state and federal law, signal jamming devices pose a dangerous threat to public safety by blocking electronic communications systems. Ledbetter said that jammers can prevent people from making crucial 911 calls and interfere with communications used by first responders, leaving them without vital situational awareness.
“This new law helps protect our law enforcement officers by ensuring this technology doesn’t prevent them from using their electronic communications tools,” Ledbetter said. “A critical part of our job at the General Assembly is updating state laws to encompass any threat posed by new technologies. Remaining vigilant empowers public safety officials to keep our communities safe.”
Ledbetter said the law goes a step further to protect public safety officials by elevating penalties for using signal jammers to disrupt the communication of a public safety agency.
The law also protects critical communications infrastructure such as wires and equipment used to provide communications services to customers.
SEA 26 received bipartisan support in both chambers during the 2025 legislative session. To learn more, click here.
