CDIA Objects to Indiana Law Eliminating ERCES Mandates for Public and Commercial Buildings
June 17, 2026 – Watchung NJ – CDIA Strongly Objects to The State of Indiana Passing House Bill 1001 which prevents state agencies and political subdivisions from mandating the installation of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)—also known as in-building public safety radio coverage—in new or renovated Class 1 structures (public and commercial buildings).
CDIA, The Connected Digital Infrastructure Association, today issued a statement discussing its strong objection to this new Indiana Law which goes into effect on July 1st. Rich Berliner, CEO of Fifth Gen Media, Inc, owner of CDIA stated, “We think that this law will have a chilling effect on First Responders and building residents safety, so we urge Indiana Lawmakers to reconsider what this may do to put people’s lives in jeopardy. As part of the Association’s Advocacy mandate, we will be vocal on topics where we feel our members are invested.”
One of the CDIA Members, Dan Leaf, CEO of GUGLI, a Critical Infrastructure Technology OEM specializing in hardware and software that enable real-time monitoring, incident management, and operational intelligence for law enforcement, emergency response, government, and critical infrastructure organizations commented, “At GUGLI Corp, we believe the answer isn’t fewer requirements. It’s better technology and software that keeps these systems thriving 24/7, with real-time alerts that flag issues for immediate remedy, while driving down the cost of supporting these networks and ensuring their quality. Win-Win for the building, the first responder entering that building, and the AHJ/Licensee managing these systems.”
The ban goes into effect state-wide on July 1, 2026. The mandate prohibition applies to Class 1 structures, which generally include any buildings used by the public, multifamily housing, or spaces with multiple tenants and employees. Building owners are still allowed to voluntarily install public safety communication systems to ensure police, fire, and EMS personnel can communicate inside their buildings; however, local governments can no longer legally mandate them. Any local ordinances or regulations requiring ERCES that were adopted prior to the law’s effective date are void to the extent that they conflict with the new statute.
This legislation has drawn significant concern from fire services and public safety groups and now CDIA has added its voice to the others.
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