The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1258 on crimes of violence authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill revises the definition of “crime of violence” to include arson, escape, criminal stalking, and offenses related to regulated explosives. The bill also amends the definition of violent offender to mean a person who is convicted of an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence or a person who is charged with an offense or attempted offense that is a crime of violence. In addition, the bill amends the definition of “violent arrestee” to mean a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or a Level 5 felony, and amends the definition of “violent criminal” to mean a person convicted of a crime of violence.
The Indiana Public Defender Council testified in opposition of the bill. The bill passed 13-0.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1258/