Legislative immunity is an old concept gaining new notoriety • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Legislative immunity is an old concept gaining new notoriety • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The National Conference of State Legislatures said most state constitutions contain similar immunity from arrest provisions. (Photo from Indiana State Archives)Many Hoosiers recently learned that Indiana has an immunity statute that protects lawmakers from some arrests during the legislative session. The reaction has been surprise and frustration. One social media user posted, “How have we gotten to the point in this state where our elected lead…