Mid-Session: Criminal Law

The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house:
SR 29 Urging the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee the issue of criminal laws concerning fraud and deception

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2495
Read the current bill: http://www.iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/resolutions/senate/simple/29

SB 12 Bias motivated crimes

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2499
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to delete the listed classifications for bias and add that a judge may consider matters “including bias” in sentencing.
House sponsors: Steuerwald, Cook
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/12

SB 28 Crimes involving synthetic drugs.

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2294
House sponsors: Negele, Pressel
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/28

SB 76 Controlled substances

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2453
House sponsor: Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/76

SB 110 Drug dealing

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2491
House sponsor: McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/110

SB 111 Substance abuse prevention grant programs

Previous blog post:
- Family & Children Services http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2451
- Appropriations: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2489
House sponsors: Karickhoff, Huston, Sullivan
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/111

SB 119 Prohibited firearm transfers to minors

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2378
House sponsors: Lucas, Spartz
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/119

SB 163 Recidivist look back periods

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2313
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2nd reading to add that a person commits a Level 6 felony if the person has at least two prior unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated, two of which occurred in the previous 15 years.
House sponsors: Young, Koch
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/163

SB 175 Operating a vehicle while intoxicated

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2311
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to add the code citation for the definition of drug, and to add that drugs or its metabolite must be found in the person’s “blood” instead of “body.”
House sponsor: McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/175

SB 198 Controlled substances in penal facilities

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2290
House sponsor: Pressel
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/198

SB 207 Probation

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2286
House sponsor: Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/207

SB 218 Watercraft accidents

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2284
House sponsors: Huston, VanNatter
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/218

SB 235 Expungements

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2309
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to add that a petition for expungement for a protection order must be filed under seal and verified. The amendment also added that the court shall order the protection order expunged if the petitioner proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner is entitled to relief.
House sponsors: Young, Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/235

SB 238 Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2342
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to change the “may” provision to “shall” for the Victim Services Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute designation of 10% of the appropriation to the statewide non-profit sexual assault coalition.
House sponsor: Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/238

SB 240 Terrorism and extortion

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2414
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to increase a threat to a Level 5 felony if it is made relating to the person’s status as a judicial officer, bailiff, prosecuting attorney, deputy prosecuting attorney, or if the threat is to commit terrorism.
House sponsor: McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/240

SB 243 Nonconsensual pornography

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2482
House sponsor: Speedy
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/243

SB 258 Ban on sex offenders providing child care services

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2307
Floor amendments: The bill was amended in 2^nd reading to add that a sex offender who resides in a residence with a child care provider or babysitter commits a Level 6 felony.
House sponsors: Manning, Schaibley
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/258

SB 276 Opioid treatment pilot program

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2340
House sponsor: Barrett
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/276

SB 304 Intimidation [f/k/a Intimidation against utility workers]

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2445
House sponsors: McNamara, Bacon
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/304

SB 319 Sentencing after probation revocation

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2338
House sponsors: Steuerwald, May
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/319

SB 333 Body cavity searched and blood draws [f/k/a Orifice searches and blood draws]

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2443
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to define health care professional, and add that immunity does not apply to a health care professional acting with gross negligence or wanton misconduct.
House sponsors: Mahan, McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/333

SB 336 Misdemeanor penalties

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2478
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to remove the language addressing Department of Natural Resources violations.
House sponsors: Young, DeLaney
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/336

SB 383 Air or gas operated weapons on school property

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2407
House sponsor: Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/383

SB 474 Probation and parole for animal abusers

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2369
House sponsors: Negele, Lehe, Klinker
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/474

SB 486 Criminal law issues

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2439
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to add that maintaining a common nuisance is a Level 6 felony if it is used as a location for a person to pay for a human trafficking victim or an act performed by a human trafficking victim.
House sponsor: Steuerwald
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/486

SB 488 Public defenders

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2336
House sponsors: Young, Steuerwald, Dvorak
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/488

SB 519 Drug penalties

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2405
House sponsor: McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/519

SB 551 Victims of criminal acts

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2403
House sponsor: McNamara
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/551

HB 1014 Unauthorized adoption advertising

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2401
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to specify that unauthorized adoption advertising does not apply against an Indiana resident seeking to adopt a child on the resident’s behalf.
Senate sponsor: Freeman
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1014

HB 1051 Study of Reckless Homicide [f/k/a Reckless homicide]

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2360
Senate sponsors: Young, Tallian
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1051

HB 1065 Regional holding facility

Previous blog posts: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2300
Senate sponsors: Koch, Sandlin
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1065

HB 1078 Commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2276
Senate sponsors: Young, Freeman, Houchin
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1078

HB 1080 Community corrections & credit time

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2330
Senate sponsors: Young, Head, Houchin
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1080

HB 1114 Interference with law enforcement

Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2358
Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2^nd reading to only affect Ind. Code 35-44.1-3-1 and define interference with law enforcement, a Class B misdemeanor, as intentionally entering an area marked off by law enforcement and is a crime scene, location where an individual is being arrested, or location in which a law enforcement investigation is being conducted.
Senate sponsors: Head, Doriot, Rogers
Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1114

HB 1186 Crimes involving synthetic drugs