The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1422 concerning trafficking of harmful substances in jails sponsored by Sen. Carrasco. The author, Rep. Pierce, explained the bill defines “chemical intoxicant” and increases the penalty for trafficking with an inmate to a Level 5 felony if the trafficked article is a chemical intoxicant.
The Department of Correction testified but remained neutral. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Public Defender Council testified in opposition. The bill passed 6-0.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1422