The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 23 Damage to a fire suppression system SB 70 Bail and release review commission SB 149 Tobacco sales SB 151 Statute of limitations SB 170 Crimes and election workers (f/k/a Various elections matters) SB 172 Compensation for victims of violent crime SB 179 Commission on court … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Criminal
Bail and release review commission
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 70 concerning bail and release review commission authored by Sen. Koch. The bill would establish a temporary executive branch commission (sunsetsJune 30, 2026) with 16 statutorily outlined members staffed by the office of the Governor. The membership includes four legislative members, Governor, Superintendent of State Police, … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
Tobacco sales
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 149 on tobacco sales authored by Sen. Rogers and Sen. Freeman. The bill, in relevant part, provides that a minor who knowingly or intentionally falsely represents the minor's age for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase a tobacco product commits a Class C misdemeanor. It also provides that a person who … [Read more...] about Tobacco sales
Statute of limitations
At a previous meeting, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 151 on statute of limitations authored by Sen. Alexander and Sen. Crider. The bill allows the prosecution of certain sex offenses to be commenced at any time and makes conforming changes. The Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking, the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations
Various elections matters
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 170 on various election matters authored by Sen. Walker. The bill defines "election worker" and makes it a Level 6 felony to take certain actions: (1) for the purpose of influencing an election worker; (2) to obstruct or interfere with an election worker; or (3) that injure an election worker. The bill also provides an … [Read more...] about Various elections matters