H.E.A. 1422, P.L. 71Effective: July 1, 2024 Defines "chemical intoxicant" and increases the penalty for trafficking with an inmate if the trafficked article is a chemical intoxicant. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1422 … [Read more...] about Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
Criminal
Forensic diversion and drug courts
H.E.A. 1418, P.L. 166 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1418 … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts
Tobacco
The House Public Policy Committee heard SB 149, authored by Sen. Rogers and sponsored by Reps. King, McNamara and Meltzer, on tobacco. In relevant part, this bill provides that a minor who falsely represents the minor's age for the purpose of purchasing a tobacco product is subject to a civil penalty and must attend a smoking cessation class. It also provides that a person who … [Read more...] about Tobacco
Crimes and election workers
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 170 on crimes and election workers authored by Sen. Walker and Sen. Glick and sponsored by Rep. Meltzer and Rep. Negele. The bill defines "election worker" and makes it a Level 6 felony under certain circumstances to: (1) threaten an election worker; or (2) to obstruct, interfere with, or injure an election worker. The Committee … [Read more...] about Crimes and election workers
Commission on court appointed attorneys
The House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 179 on the commission on court appointed attorneys sponsored by Reps. McNamara, Steuerwald, Negele and Hatcher. Author, Sen. Koch, introduced the bill. Chair, Rep. Thompson, offered amendment #11 which was adopted by consent. The amendment removes the misdemeanor pilot program and replaces it with a statewide misdemeanor reimbursement … [Read more...] about Commission on court appointed attorneys