The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 119 on grooming sponsored by Rep. Olthoff and authored by Sen. Dernulc and Sen. Niemeyer. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to specify what constitutes grooming activity and provide that a "computer network" includes cellular telephones. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and private … [Read more...] about Grooming
Criminal
Tobacco products and vapor devices
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 144 on tobacco products and vapor devices sponsored by Rep. Rowray and authored by Sen. Alexander and Sen. Freeman. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Lung Association, Indiana State Medical Association, and the Alcohol and Tobacco Association … [Read more...] about Tobacco products and vapor devices
Regulation of hemp
At a previous hearing, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 250 on regulation of hemp sponsored by Rep. Bascom and authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill: The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Indiana Drug Enforcement Association, National Association of Drug Diversion I … [Read more...] about Regulation of hemp
Criminal vandalism
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 261 on criminal vandalism sponsored by Rep. Bascom and authored by Sen. Young and Sen. Freeman. The bill renames the crime of "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism." The bill also repeals: (1) institutional criminal mischief; (2) cemetery mischief; (3) railroad mischief; and (4) critical infrastructure facility … [Read more...] about Criminal vandalism
Sale of telecommunications equipment
At a previous hearing, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 271 on sale of telecommunications equipment sponsored by Rep. McNamara and authored by Sen. Kock. The bill: On February 18, 2026, the Committee heard the bill for amend and vote. The Committee amended the bill to: The amended bill passed 13-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Sale of telecommunications equipment