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Legislative Update

Public safety

March 13, 2026 Filed Under: Criminal

S.E.A. 140, P.L. 146-2026

Effective: July 1, 2026

Amends the definition of “threat” in the intimidation statute to include posting a person’s personal information on a social media platform with the intent to cause: (1) bodily injury to the person; (2) damage to the person’s property; or (3) the commission of a crime against the person. Increases the penalty for intimidation if committed against a legislator. 

Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/140/

Filed Under: Criminal Tagged With: penalty

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