H.E.A. 1258, P.L. 85-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1258/ … [Read more...] about Crimes of violence
Criminal
Sex crimes and child safety
H.E.A. 1303, P.L. 92-2026 Effective: § 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7- March 4, 2026; all other sections effective July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1303/ … [Read more...] about Sex crimes and child safety
Public safety matters
H.E.A. 1343, P.L. 94-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally possess an imitation firearm: (1) in or on school property; or (2) on a school bus. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1343/ … [Read more...] about Public safety matters
Grooming
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 119 on grooming sponsored by Rep. Olthoff and authored by Sen. Dernulc and Sen. Niemeyer. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to specify what constitutes grooming activity and provide that a "computer network" includes cellular telephones. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and private … [Read more...] about Grooming
Tobacco products and vapor devices
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 144 on tobacco products and vapor devices sponsored by Rep. Rowray and authored by Sen. Alexander and Sen. Freeman. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to: The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Lung Association, Indiana State Medical Association, and the Alcohol and Tobacco Association … [Read more...] about Tobacco products and vapor devices