The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1119 on execution methods authored by Rep. Lucas. The bill authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia: (1) if the Commissioner of the Department of Correction (DOC) determines that use of a firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia is advisable in light of availability considerations and the r … [Read more...] about Execution methods
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Various animal matters
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1165 on various animal related matters authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Public Defender Council testified in opposition. The amended bill passed 13-0. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Various animal matters
Notice of release and victim notification
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1250 on notice of release and victim notification authored by Rep. O’Brien. The bill requires the department of correction to electronically notify, at least seven days in advance, the: (1) county sheriff; (2) prosecuting attorney; and (3) chief of police; of the county or municipality into which the department will release a s … [Read more...] about Notice of release and victim notification
Unlawful proposition penalties
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1269 on unlawful proposition penalties authored by Rep. Bauer. The bill provides that at the time of sentencing for a person convicted of making an unlawful proposition, the court may require the person to complete a prostitution offender program approved by the court. The bill also requires a person ordered to complete a p … [Read more...] about Unlawful proposition penalties
Various public safety matters
The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard HB 1363 on various public safety matters authored by Rep. Bartels. The bill in relevant part: The Committee amended the relevant parts of the bill by consent to: The Integrated Public Safety Commission, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, and Indiana School Resource Officer Association testified in support of … [Read more...] about Various public safety matters