H.E.A. 1338, P.L. 171 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a person commits criminal trespass by knowingly or intentionally: (1) entering a locked area without permission; or (2) refusing to leave an area not publicly accessible after being asked to leave by a law enforcement officer or agent of the property owner or operator. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Security of property and meeting decorum
Criminal
Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
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
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