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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA bill calling for Indiana authorities to use "any means necessary" to keep roadways clear during a protest was softened in a Senate committee.
The bill by state Sen. Jim Tomes now states police have a duty to protect the public and keep roads clear. But instead of instructing police to use "any means necessary," the measure would now allow police to issue a ticket to those obstructing traffic.
The overhauled bill was approved Wednesday by the Senate Local Government committee on a 5-1 vote.
A spokeswoman for the Wadesville Republican says it will likely undergo further changes if it is brought to the Senate floor.
The final product will likely call for a summer study committee to examine how the authorities should handle mass protests.
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