S.E.A. 551, P.L. 40 Effective: July 1, 2019; §§2 & 15 effective April 18, 2019 Provides that a new registration period may be imposed if a sex or violent offender fails to register or improperly registers as a sex or violent offender. Prohibits records held by the department of child services to be disclosed to any person who requests the record if it related to an ongoing p … [Read more...] about Victims of criminal acts
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State budget [§240]
H.E.A. 1001, P.L. 108 Effective: July 1, 2019 Adds the budget director or the budget director’s designee to the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1001 … [Read more...] about State budget [§240]
Unauthorized adoption advertising
H.E.A. 1014, P.L. 163 Effective: May 1, 2019 Provides that the unauthorized adoption advertising statute does not apply to an Indiana resident seeking to adopt a child on the resident's own behalf. Removes a provision that requires an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana and a child placing agency licensed under the laws of Indiana to include certain information in an … [Read more...] about Unauthorized adoption advertising
Study of reckless homicide
H.E.A. 1051, P.L. 23 Effective: April 10, 2019 Urges the legislative council to assign the task of studying the topic of reckless homicide to an appropriate study committee. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1051 … [Read more...] about Study of reckless homicide
Regional holding facility
H.E.A. 1065, P.L. 239 Effective May 5, 2019 Provides that a "regional holding facility" is an existing facility that is currently established and operated by the department of correction (department) that offers mental health and substance abuse treatment, workforce development, educational programs, and other evidence-based programs designed to reduce recidivism. Provides that … [Read more...] about Regional holding facility