State Senator | District 4
Rodney Pol
Minority Caucus Chair
Proudly Serving District 4
Indiana Senate District 4 encompasses portions of northern Porter County including Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Porter and Portage as well as portions of LaPorte County including Michigan City and Westville.
Elected
2021
Occupation
Attorney
Education
Juris Doctor Degree, Indiana University in Indianapolis
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Lives in Chesterton with his wife and two children
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The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, alongside the Health Foundation of La Porte, is hosting two virtual Medical Debt: Know Your Rights workshops.![]()
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With rising health care costs and increasing confusion around medical billing, it’s more important than ever to understand your rights and the tools available to help you navigate the system.![]()
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This session, I supported SB 317, which would have protected Hoosiers by removing medical debt from credit reports and preventing practices like wage garnishment and property liens. Medical debt can be a financial life sentence, and Hoosiers deserve to know what they can do to fight back.![]()
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You can find out more information and register here: wbiw.com/2025/07/17/institute-launches-medical-debt-know-your-rights-workshops![]()
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Institute launches Medical Debt Know Your Rights workshops | WBIW
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INDIANA - Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute has announced two virtual “Medical Debt Know Your Rights” training workshops. Medical debt ...
The BMV has been selling Hoosiers’ personal data, and right now, there’s nothing you can do to stop it.![]()
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Every Hoosier who needs a driver’s license is forced to hand over their information, only to have it sold without their consent. That’s unacceptable.![]()
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This summer, I’ve proposed a study topic to examine how we can stop the sale of your personal data by creating an opt-out option and stronger protections for vulnerable populations, including seniors over 65 and minors under 18.![]()
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I also filed legislation to address this issue and continue to advocate for everyday Hoosiers, but the supermajority has yet to act. Still, I won’t stop fighting for real data privacy protections for all Hoosiers.![]()
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Your data belongs to you, not to the highest bidder. #INForAll![]()
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Indiana BMV cashes in on driver data
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Indiana lawmakers will not study the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' practice of selling driver data this summer but some legislators said the issue deserves more attention. Sen. Rodney Pol, D-Chesterton, s...
NIPSCO is repairing the seawall in Trail Creek. I voiced my concerns, alongside many of my constituents, to ensure water quality and sediment testing takes place before and after the repairs to ensure that the water is safe for Hoosiers in Michigan City. #INForAll![]()
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See my full statement below: indianasenatedemocrats.org/sen-rodney-pol-jr-calls-for-transparency-and-environmental-testing-ami...
On Thursday, I had the distinct pleasure of joining DNR Commissioner Alan Morrison, Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski, Indiana Dunes State Park Manager Doug Lane and Interpretive Naturalist Becca Hughes on a perfect day tour of our biggest gem, the Dunes. I am constantly advocating for our Dunes everywhere I go. As a self-proclaimed ambassador, it is one of my favorite parts of the job to take people there for the first time and see the excitement and awe they experience. #INForAll
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is coming to Michigan City this Saturday as part of their statewide town hall tour!![]()
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🗓 Saturday, July 12, 2025![]()
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT![]()
📍 Michigan City Council Chambers![]()
100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360![]()
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Come share your voice, ask questions and hear directly from your legislators about the latest developments at the Statehouse. This is your opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues impacting your community. #INForAll
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