H.E.A. 1540, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official … [Read more...] about Pharmacies and pharmacists
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Child neglect defense
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 246 sponsored by Rep. Carbaugh and Rep. Holdman on child neglect defense. This bill specifies that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child with a person who is an emergency medical services provider or in a newborn safety device that meets the specified requirements under the Safe Haven Law. It also … [Read more...] about Child neglect defense
DNA for felony arrestees
The House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 322 sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Bauer on DNA for felony arrestees. This bill requires every person arrested for a felony after December 31, 2017, to submit a DNA sample, and specifies that the sample may be obtained only by buccal swab. Under the bill, the DNA sample may not be shipped for DNA identification unless the arrestee … [Read more...] about DNA for felony arrestees
E-liquids
The House Public Policy Committee continued discussion on SB 1 regarding e-liquids sponsored by Rep. Lehman and Rep. Steuerwald. The bill was amended by consent to significantly overhaul the original bill to ensure consistency with Legato Vapors, LLC v. Cook, 847 F.3d 825 (7th Cir. Ind. Jan. 30, 2017) addressing the regulation of e-liquids in Indiana. An amendment was adopted by … [Read more...] about E-liquids
Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 15 on cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy sponsored by Reps. Friend, Miller, Hamm, and Schaibley. Author Sen. Tomes and Sponsor Rep. Friend introduced the bill, which defines cannabidiol and establishes a cannabidiol registry for individuals authorized to use cannabidiol to treat persons with intractable epilepsy. The bill … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy