S.E.A. 240, P.L. 51 Effective: July 1, 2021 In relevant part: Provides that a child is a child in need of services if before the child becomes 18 years of age the child is a victim of female genital mutilation. Provides that a person who: (1) knowingly or intentionally performs the act of female genital mutilation on a child who is less than 18 years of age; (2) is a parent, … [Read more...] about Female genital mutilation
Criminal
Expungement
S.E.A. 255, P.L. 52 Effective: July 1, 2021 Specifies that a "criminal history provider" includes certain persons who regularly publish criminal history information on the Internet, for purposes of the law requiring criminal history providers to periodically review their criminal history records for expunged convictions. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Expungement
Law enforcement officers
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 12 Effective: §8 is effective July 1, 2021 §8 of the bill creates a new misdemeanor that a law enforcement officer who turns off a body worn camera with the intent to conceal a criminal act commits aClass A misdemeanor. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1006 … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officers
Local or regional justice reinvestment advisory councils
H.E.A. 1068, P.L. 30 Effective: July 1, 2021; §6 effective April 8, 2021 Establishes a local or regional justice reinvestment advisory council (local or regional advisory council) in each county in Indiana. Provides that the purpose of a local or regional advisory council is to review local or regional criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures. Provides that the justice … [Read more...] about Local or regional justice reinvestment advisory councils
Criminal penalties
H.E.A. 1097, P.L. 124 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a person who uses a vehicle to commit the offense of resisting law enforcement or interfering with public safety, and has a prior conviction for either offense that involved the use of a vehicle, commits a Level 5 felony. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1064 … [Read more...] about Criminal penalties