H.E.A. 1208, P.L. 244 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "lifetime sex or violent offender" and prohibits, with certain exceptions, a lifetime sex or violent offender from changing the offender's name. Requires the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction to take reasonable steps to notify the victim if a lifetime sex or violent offender changes the offender's name, … [Read more...] about Prohibited name change
Criminal
Abortion matters
H.E.A. 1211, P.L. 93 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion unless reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the dismemberment abortion is necessary to: (1) prevent serious health risks to the mother; or (2) save the mother's life. Provides that the penalty for performing a dismemberment abortion … [Read more...] about Abortion matters
Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
H.E.A. 1284, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2019; §6-7 effective April 26, 2019 Designates the following as voter registration offices: (1) Each office affiliated with the Indiana state police. (2) Each office affiliated with the sheriff of a county. (3) Each office affiliated with a municipal law enforcement agency. Provides immunity for a justified use of force in certain … [Read more...] about Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles
H.E.A. 1358, P.L.136 Effective: July 1, 2019 Requires a law enforcement officer to obtain a warrant to use an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over private property or to conduct a search of private property, unless: (1) the owner of the property consents; or (2) a warrant would not be required for a search not using a UAV. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Use of unmanned aerial vehicles
Animal cruelty
H.E.A. 1615, P.L. 141 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends and creates certain definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that an animal control program, humane society, and governmental entity operating an animal shelter may only destroy an animal by means of humane euthanasia. Removes duplicative language and makes conforming amendments. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Animal cruelty