The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1203 on possession of xylazine authored by Rep. Meltzer and sponsored by Sen. Johnson, Sen. Freeman, and Sen. Carrasco. The bill makes possession of xylazine a Class A misdemeanor and increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for possession of xylazine. The bill also exempts … [Read more...] about Possession of xylazine
Criminal
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
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
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