H.E.A. 1615, P.L. 141 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends and creates certain definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that an animal control program, humane society, and governmental entity operating an animal shelter may only destroy an animal by means of humane euthanasia. Removes duplicative language and makes conforming amendments. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Animal cruelty
Criminal
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
H.E.A. 1651, P.L. 289 Effective: July 1, 2019; §§2, 6, 11 effective May 6, 2019 Defines “dangerous” [§§2, 6] Provides that a judicial finding of dangerousness may be used to initiate temporary commitment proceedings. Provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of: (1) applying for; or (2) receiving; a license to carry a handgun. Provides that a danger … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
The Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy heard HB 1651 concerning judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms. The bill provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of applying for or receiving a license to carry a handgun. The bill further provides that a dangerous person who knowingly or intentionally rents, purchases, receives … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
Expungements
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 235, concerning criminal expungements and expungements of certain protection orders, sponsored by Rep. J. Young and Rep. Steuerwald. This bill requires the expungement of certain collateral actions to the criminal expungement order, including administrative proceedings, arrests and delinquency adjudications which are related to … [Read more...] about Expungements
Drug penalties
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 519 on drug penalties, sponsored by Rep. McNamara. The bill provides that if a person commits the offense of dealing or an attempt or conspiracy to commit dealing in a controlled substance, the person may be tried in any county where the person performed an act in furtherance of the offense. Replaces heroin with cocaine or a … [Read more...] about Drug penalties